At this hostel we were treated like expected and welcome guests. We were invited to the dinner that they prepared and then waited on by them. Bringing us more helpings and encouraging us all to eat and enjoy. This hostel is special, they have a philosophy of volunteerism that he explains during a pre-dinner talk that we were encouraged to attend.

We left heading down, that was a first for us so far. Walking along on the side of the road heading to Galizano with the hopes of making it to Santander today.

We entered town and headed to the coast.

We left the town behind and started walking beside farm land on left side and the ocean to our right. The views were incredible and we could see Santander off in the distance.

We walked on the beach for a bit and decided to walk into Loredo heading to our next ferry point in Somo.

Walking through town seemed to go on for ever, almost the end of a long day. Lots of surf shops and schools here. We made it to the ferry just in time to see it leaving. We grabbed a seat and waited about 25 minutes for it’s return.

We booked ahead in Santander, we decided to stay two days. We want to try lightning our packs and seeing if we can walk more without all that weight on our backs.

It’s pouring down rain now but we carry on on the regular Norte route through the center of the City. We are in time for a late lunch and find a restaurant serving the Meal of the day. The rain has lessened now and we soon find our place and settle in.

Tomorrow our plan is to take a bus back to the ferry point and start walking the alternative route there along the coastline…so until then be well.