The beautifully converted Casa Rural in Granja has heating, WiFi and a kitchen as well as useful things like sheets and towels ... however, the local shop is closed and bar limited for food, so the question of how much food to carry arises ... this pack weight conscious pilgrim prefers to travel light and take the consequences ... this morning's consequences are no breakfast or even coffee until two hours on the road produces a coffee and croissant ... another two hours another coffee, but no food .... the last two hours stretches out to two and a half before the rather beautiful Benavente in time for a very tasty and welcome lunch ... plenty of walking for today and well set for a long day tomorrow, then a shorter one to Astorga and the French Way, where the options increase, along with the pilgrims ... none of these seen so far today ... after lunch, with a little research on a bed for the night, the Paraiso Hostal appears and provides comfy lodgings in the centre of town and near a supermarket for some bananas and other light foodstuff for tomorrow, where facilities may be limited ....
Patricia, from tourist info says the municipal Albergue only opens next week ... and gives clear directions for the morning, when an early and easy start is required ... a rehearsal reassures and the 40+ day is prepared ... with rain in the forecast ...
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