The last two days we have taken it slow.
Yesterday we walked 11km to Castilegado, and stayed in a beautiful restored heritage property. For a change there were only 6 pilgrims...rather than hundreds, and the couple who ran it were friendly, great hosts and amzing cooks. Our room was quiet, we only shared with one other lady. The evening meal was the best we have had so far, a cold tomato and garlic soup with chopped eggs and ham on top, followed by a vegetable stew, then meat and potatoes, and finally creme brulee ( yummy).
Our walk was very cold, but luckily the rain held off. The path ran through fields of wheat and rolling hills between small towns about 3km apart. Each town was set on a knoll, so you walked up, through the town, and down again.
The one downside of the hostel was that the owners didn't feel the cold, they just put another jacket on. The heating only kicked in once we had just about frozen solid in the lounge.
This morning they kissed our cheeks and wished us Buen Camino.
This morning we trudged 10km to Belorado, in mist, cold and damp. We are chilled through again. I have layers and layers, gloves, hat, scarf, gaiters, boots, and still I am cold. It's about 5c outside. Matt is keeping warm with Rum &Coke, with a touch of home ...Ballantines
We have decided to stay here tonight. And with more heavy rain predicted for tomorrow, we are not sure what to do. We hear on the Camino grapevine on Facebook that the trail is/was shut at Puente La Reina due to the river bursting it's banks. Pilgrims are being bussed that stage. Some of the pack transfer companies have posted amazing pictures. I don't know how long for or whether that transfer is still in place.
In Belorado, a house bui it into the cliff face.
We are also expecting snow ahead around Lyon. Oh joy!
Photos to come when WiFi is better.
Yesterday we walked 11km to Castilegado, and stayed in a beautiful restored heritage property. For a change there were only 6 pilgrims...rather than hundreds, and the couple who ran it were friendly, great hosts and amzing cooks. Our room was quiet, we only shared with one other lady. The evening meal was the best we have had so far, a cold tomato and garlic soup with chopped eggs and ham on top, followed by a vegetable stew, then meat and potatoes, and finally creme brulee ( yummy).
Our walk was very cold, but luckily the rain held off. The path ran through fields of wheat and rolling hills between small towns about 3km apart. Each town was set on a knoll, so you walked up, through the town, and down again.
The one downside of the hostel was that the owners didn't feel the cold, they just put another jacket on. The heating only kicked in once we had just about frozen solid in the lounge.
This morning they kissed our cheeks and wished us Buen Camino.
This morning we trudged 10km to Belorado, in mist, cold and damp. We are chilled through again. I have layers and layers, gloves, hat, scarf, gaiters, boots, and still I am cold. It's about 5c outside. Matt is keeping warm with Rum &Coke, with a touch of home ...Ballantines
We have decided to stay here tonight. And with more heavy rain predicted for tomorrow, we are not sure what to do. We hear on the Camino grapevine on Facebook that the trail is/was shut at Puente La Reina due to the river bursting it's banks. Pilgrims are being bussed that stage. Some of the pack transfer companies have posted amazing pictures. I don't know how long for or whether that transfer is still in place.
We are also expecting snow ahead around Lyon. Oh joy!
Photos to come when WiFi is better.
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