While walking we saw a field with two large cows and another field that backed up to a house that had a sheep with a black head and legs. 
Along this walk they also had a place for people to create compost for use in their gardens or fields.
When we got to the roadway, we stopped at the carnitería to pick up some meat and for Bea to order some bread that is from this province. When they found out we were hospitaleros, they were all excited and told us the Albergue was great for business, for them and the whole town. They gave us a bunch of homemade chorizo for the Albergue.
While walking I told Bea that one of the benefits of her being here is that Elidio has begun talking to me. He didn't know to slow his Spanish down, so I could catch it. I think hearing Bea and I exchange words and and using hand signals and other devices to help understand, he decided to try to communicate. It is much nicer now.
We have had some very strange pilgrims. Yesterday, we had a woman come in with three dogs., and a man with one dog. The guy didn't want to sleep with his dog. He wanted to sleep in a tent and have his dog outside. Fortunately, they decided to move on. Today, we have two guys with a German Shepard. The dog does not look like he's enjoying the Camino. And the men don't look like they are walking one. Then tonight at 10 pm a woman arrives, supposedly from Oviedo. Not tired, not sweaty and no walking shoes. My campañero has a soft heart, but I think word of this has spread around town.
Yesterday, we had pilgrims that did not want to mix. They came in twos and threes and weren't interested in interaction. Today, it's about half and half. Two days ago, everyone was chatting it up and becoming friends. You just never know.
This morning I noticed that the area in front of the Albergue was beginning to look a bit shabby. In the past, I have written about the Spanish women in the villages who sweep the sidewalk or street in front of their homes. I've even taken pictures of them. 
So this morning I decided to sweep the area in front of the Albergue. Mostly there was trash, cigarette butts and leaves. But as I was sweeping I realized that there were a lot of small rocks in the pile. I thought, "Oh great Nancy, you are sweeping up rocks." Maybe it's like a Zen Rick garden. It does look a lot better though. Even the rocks are organized now. lol
Today I made ensalada mixta and ensalada de patatas with some stuff Bea was not going to use before she leaves tomorrow and things left by pilgrims. Both dishes are yummy and will last me for a day or two.
We send a lot of people to this guy, Jesus, who has what you would call a pension or Casa rural. The beds are 10€, which is pretty good, and he will come to the Albergue in his car to pick them up. None of us knew anything about him, but we have people who come later in the day, who can't or don't want to walk four kilometers to the next Albergue. And usually when we are full, so is the next albergue. So, one night a piigrim wanted to try Jesus's place. He said he would email me the next day to give a report. He actually came by later that evening to say the place was fine.
So, we've gotten to know Jesus. He has walked two Caminos, so he knows what it feels like at the end of the day. It's a relief for us to have some place the pilgrims can go when we are full. There is a Hotel/Bar with beds that we also tell people about, but the reviews are not great and they charge 15€. We tell pilgrims about both of them, but most people choose 10€ and a ride, over 15€ and a 850 meter walk.
Today, Jesus's wife came by with a box of pastries for the pilgrims staying here. Bea says I have to walk the river twice tomorrow after eating two of the pastries. She is a kick. She leaves tomorrow morning and I am really going to miss her.
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