Sorry for the delay of posting our first part of the Camino! We thought we would have some extra time here and there, but we have been walking all day, and we fall right into bed when we get to the hostals.
The first thing that we have to comment on, is the bathroom situation. We know that they don't exist on the Camino, but they are very rare in cities as well.
The first day of our Camino was all up hill! We walked 34 km up the Pyrenees mountains. Eventually, we found ourselves at the highest point, where we filled up our water from a fountain that was about two thousand years old! The water was great, and the view was also spectacular. Luckily, at the bottom of the mountain, there was a drink shop with Coke and other goodies. After a short break, we continued to the next town.
We stayed in a nice mom and pop hotel for only 27€. The hotel was built in 900 A.D. When we recieved the key to our room, it was an old fashioned skeleton key, to match the age of the building. The interior and furnishings were antique(late 1800's), but very well kept, and a pleasure to stay in. As we were leaving, the host opened the door for us, and wished us a "buen Camino" which means "good trip." As a cultural note, opening the door for a guest means that you are inviting them to return in the future.
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