Puebla de Sanabria is a beautiful and ancient town.  The walk was well marked and trouble free and when I reached Puebla, I had no problem finding the private hostel, Albergue Casa Luz, which is excellent and has all facilities.  However, I was now getting nearer to Santiago, and I noticed that several people were already booked in, including two travelling on horseback. My days of living in the moment and walking alone or with Victor across the huge expanse of the Meseta were over.  The world and what passes for reality were crowding in again.