Sevilla to Guillena

After another night in Sevilla to watch a very disappointing show of Flamenco dancing and picking up our credenciales from hotel Simon, we leave Sevilla at 0930 to make our way to Guillena. Finding our way out of Sevilla was difficult as the directions were rather misleading. We were unable to find the first marker and when we finally asked, we were shown the way by a woman who was heading in that direction anyway. Once the first marker was found it became much easier. I think we have come at a bad time of the year as it is stifling hot. I had a bright idea and started using my umbrella for more shade. I don't like wearing a hat under the best of circumstances but the perspiration was dripping off me. The umbrella worked a treat and soon Gary started doing it as well and he too agreed that it was much better that way.

Unfortunately I lost my balance at one stage and fell face first flat on the ground. There was blood everywhere and after some first aid provided by Gary and some patching up I was ready to continue on my way little way. The only thing That I seriously hurt was my pride as everyone commented on my facial wounds. We have met a few others on thisCamino. Karl, Inger-Marie from Norway, Uschi who we found resting as she was feeling rather thirsty after running out of water some time ago asked if we still had some. After sharing our water withUschi and learning that she was from Germany. We continued and found ourselves without water soon after that as well. When we reached our hostel we were pleasantly surprised as the rooms were very clean and there was plenty of hot water and even an air-conditioner. It felt like we arrived in heaven after a the long hot day. Once showered we had dinner with Karl and Inger-Marie at the local bar. We ordered Tapas but the language barrier caused a bit of trouble. We ended up with a fishy meal twice and than were given garlic prawns. We had full stomachs but did not really enjoy this meal as we aren't particularly fond of seafood in general. We all drank loads and loads as everyone was so dehydrated from the lack of fluids. After we were all satisfied we returned to the hostel for a good night sleep. At the hostel we met yet another Karl who also came from Germany and we all chatted for a while longer before saying our goodnight. We all slept like logs and when we woke up the next day we left as early as possible to beat the heat.