After a very light Spanish style breakfast at the albergue, it was time to set off again.
Much of today’s walk was through bushland. Eucalyptus trees have supplanted the native flora to such an extent that you could be walking through the bush in my native Australia.
In other places, tbe native vegetation has managed to hold on.
Where’s the yellow arrow??
I ran into only a few other two pilgrims today. I walked with someone from Canada for a while but it was hard keeping up with her and I was bit relieved when she stopped for a coffee.
These innocent little dogs just looked at me but went crazy when this fellow behind me came past, pulling their restraint concrete block after them.
The lady in a house nearby told me everyone took photos of her pot plants.
The route passed near the sea at Soto del Barco.
I don’t know what this guy was digging for – worms?
After having such a light breakfast, I succumbed to a Menu del Día again.
A nice view, pity about tbe freeway!
It wasn’t a long work today, just around 22km with about 500m of climbing and I arrived early.
This gave me time to pop down to the little nearby fishing village of Cudillero that’s become a tourist attraction. It was all downhill for a few kilometers and a climb back!
Quite a few pilgrims turned up at the albergue including the Italians I’d met a few days ago, a Dutch couple, a Taiwanese peligrina and some Spaniards.
We headed out for a ‘nearby’ restaurant tthat turned out to be about 20 minutes walk away. The clouds were beautiful.
At the restaurant I had an interesting time translating from Spanish for an Australian family and then talking in Italian with my camino friends.
I hope it staves off dementia!
Hi Paul.
Enjoying your journey, and the style, ie. A few pictures and comments – definitely not too heavy.
Walked the route as far as Santander last year but can’t get back to it due to medical stuff. But plant to finish it next year – your journey is so helpful.
Kieran, Dublin
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Thanks so much for your comments Kieran
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I am sure your multilingual skills are keeping your brain healthy Paul. 😘
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Its a great thing : the permission pilgrims give to let each other walk at their own pace. All kind of unspoken. I enjoyed the times we shared the same pace back in week 1. Loving your gentle observations.
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Paul,
Your lovely photos and comments transport my mind and soul back to the Camino. I can even imagine the comforting, rhythmic pace of walking, walking, walking. I started my Norte pilgrimage on 2 Oct 2018, exactly one year ago. I love seeing photos of the pilgrims you have encountered. Somehow it is the combination of both solitude and community that makes the Camino special.
You are making very good time. Wishing you sunny skies and safe travels.
Judy
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Thanks so much Judy. I really enjoy reading your comments.
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It’s so interesting and enjoyable seeing your lovely photos Paul and reading your insights. Reminds me of what an historic and fascinating place our world is.
I reckon your exercise both physical and mental will ward off dementia!
Nice to catch up with other pilgrims and to share stories.
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Dementia wouldn’t dare even look at you sideways Paul!
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