Rabanal del Camino from Astorga

Woke up to 34 degrees and rain in Astorga. Rolled over and slept some more but it didn’t go away. Packed up and headed out anyway. Went straight to the sporting goods store and bought a fleece blanket. Maybe leaving the sleeping bag home and just taking a sleeping bag liner was a less inspired decision. Rain quit after breakfast, but the rest of the day it was either raining or not. My rain gear is working fine, which is everything.

Started a gradual ascent into the mountains,, it was uphill all day. Tomorrow is a really steep and muddy 4k section up into Foncebadon I’m a little nervous about. There is a bus that may be going that way at 8:00 in the morning that I may be on, haven’t decided.

Not much in spectacular scenery today. Visibility was not great with the rain and overcast. Took photos of some old buildings

Staying in the municipal albergue in Rabanal del Camino tonight. Went to a vespers service in an old crumbling church in town. I had never been to one before. The chanting and responsive reading was really moving. Had dinner with albergue people after.Read more