Day # 34 June 24 Palas de Rei to Ribadiso(25K)
It is an strange feeling to discover that had there been a fire in the hotel during the night we could not get out! All exit doors were locked and the Main door was tied shut with rope on the outside. We were essentially trapped in Arenas Palas on Ave de Compostela 16-1°C. I would have thought such action by the owners would be illegal. Similar action in Ireland when exit doors were locked with chains and resulted in 48 fatalities in the Stardust disaster in1981. The following limerick trys to highlight the danger
While leaving from Palas del Rei
There's something I have to say
Arenas Palas
A death trap alas
For all exits are locked till next day
We had the best Pilgrim's meal the night before & if there ever was a coincidence it happened last night. In the pub where we ate we met the wife (Christine) of Chris who we met on day 1 of the Camino. Dare I say a limerick jumped out
There was Chrissy and Barbara and more
And Christy and Joe from before
Chris and Christy are wed
About Joe well nuff said
But they all hail from old Tullamore
The anticipation of actually finishing has lifted our spirits to new heights so that even though today's walk was long we both enjoyed it. I have to say the increased numbers along the trail has created a different atmosphere. Quiet times are not as frequent as there always- seems to be a crowd passing by and they tend to be somewhat noisy. With only 42 Km to go we are both feeling we'd like to finish.
The Albergue at Ribadiso was nice & the receptionist very helpful. We've booked a double room for -tomorrow with her help so we can enjoy a pressure free walk tomorrow. We had dinner tonight with Heather & Paulher help so we can enjoy a pressure free walk tomorrow. We are now enjoying Baileys nightcap which inspired the following limerick.
I like a small Baileys at night
With my sweetheart that's Frances, all right?
As we stumble home
I might write a poem
On someone's misfortune or plight
G'night Mary-Lou
You're almost done. I'm going to miss your limericks.
ReplyDeleteYou've been come Mr. Limerick over here Dad...you're going to have to go on more adventures so people can continue to enjoy your limericks. 48 k - that's awesome! Almost done!!
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