Arzúa: Party Time
It was all going to Melide to eat the best octopus. It was! Our great group left Palas de Rei around 7:30am, because we wanted to be in Melide for lunch. The octopus man was on his spot by the window. He would pull the octopus out of the hot water and give you a sample. Your reaction is, stop and order a larger plate! We stayed there 3 hours eating, talking, singing, and testing good white wine: Ribeiro.
On these three hours, we have an encounter we all the peregrinos of the past. It was a time to share our joys and sorrows of el Camiño. The time there was precious.
After Melide, I went to Arzúa. Danny from Mallorca followed me. At some point he disappeared. Later, I discovered that he jumped in the river, when he walked to the albergue with wet cloths. It was ridiculous funny. Gonzalo, Alex, and Mario arrived later according to their particular joys of life. These trio of friends is amazing!!! I am so glad to be a new friend in their life. Where is Marcos and Lola? We did not have a clue until later. Lola found the way, but Marcos could not find his phone charger and went back to Melide. He arrived after I have started the Puerto Rican dinner of the night: Arroz con habichuelas y lomo. All of them had been singing the song: La Gozadera. Where it says: the rice and beans dish is a gift from Puerto Rico.
We were 12 at the table. The seven of us, and 5 Italians that have kept our steps. It was a miracle that all tasted like in Puerto Rico without the ingredients. Thanks God I find great spices at the local grocery store. My satisfaction, they ate it all!!!
It was a night that I will never forget. We are at one day from Santiago, but we’re going to divide it in two. Our rival is going to be Sept 8 on the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.