16.05.2010 Soprariva
Showers, clean clothes (washing-machine clean clothes - even Nellie's rug has been washed on Gracia's insistence) food, food and more food with Samuel and his family and friends, an idyllic location on the banks of the Po, sunshine and no walking. Just what we all need. Nellie has eaten her way through numerous cropped circles along the dyke, Flea has eaten pasta and pork chops with Danilo's dog and we have eaten more in this one day than in the ten before. Paul has also helped Danilo bring in six cycling pilgrims ashore after crossing the Po on his boat – not an easy task at the moment because his usual landing stage is a metre under water. By the evening we are content and probably fit enough to get going again tomorrow, but it will be a late start. Orfeo, who stayed with us in Arles while on his way walking to Santiago, and lives nearby, is coming to see us before we leave.
Accommodation – Danilo has a hostel and usually works on a donation basis though he will charge for the meal. However, due to subsidence caused by the Po river and a high water table, he may not be able to receive pilgrims all of the time. Advice is to phone first. Caupono Sigerico, via Soprarivo 270227 SOPRARIVA (05) 23 77 16 07 homoviator@alice.it
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