Hospitality

Pardon any typos, the key board language has been changed. I just wanted to write an update on my stay here at the albergue in Belorado. We came here because of posters we saw along the route, and what a great decision it was. We knew that there was no set cost and that a donation would be requested for the bed. But when we arrived, we learned that dinner was available also for a donation. The hospitaleros called us up to dinner and we were treated to a formal sit-down dinner that was out of this world. They work very hard here to provide not only a good place to stay but a good atmosphere as well. Fernanado is the American hospitalero and is originally from Brazil. As with many hospitaleros, he was a pilgrim and has returned to volunteer at an albergue. He has lived in Laconia, NH and is very familiar with the Boston area. He has such a wonderful spirit and is quite delightful. Since dinner was early (7:30), folks are sitting on the terrace relaxing before going to bed. Most of us will turn in by 10:00, even though the sun will just be setting. There is a student band wandering the neighborhood playing music, the sun is still bright in the sky (9:05) and all is quiet and relaxed. Goodnight.