Dr. Juan picked me up in a small white car around 830am. He made sure that my seat belt was fastened. He bid Maria goodbye as she continued her path and we drove the 28km to Palencia where he lives. Our 180km-hr speed made short work of the journey and I was greatful for the seat belt. He deposited me in the sunshine on the corner near his home while he switched to a bigger car and collected his wife and their luggage as they were leaving on a holiday. They drove me to the nuns in Sahagun. He parked the car in front of a residence of what appeared to be his mother or mother-in-law and, carrying my pack walked with me to the door of the nuns Albergue just a block or so away. He gave a thorough explanation to the senora who runs the Albergue for the nuns and instructions for the medication that needed to be picked up at the local farmacia. He kissed by on both cheeks and accepted by business card with a warm smile.
I am at a distinct disadvantage here is I no longer have Maria to translate. No one speaks English but we seem to be able to make do with gestures and a few words. I am shown to an immaculate room with two beds and a bath with shower. It feels like heaven. I shower, change into the cleanest set of clothes I have and give my rather smelly camino ropa to the senora for the laundry service. I now rest in my room. They will knock on my door at 2pm for lunch.
Dr. Juan is a true Knight and gentleman. I will rest here and Maria will meet me here in three days time.
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