Astorga to Rabanal - 21km

We walked from Astorga to Rabanal today, about 21 km. The path slowly climbed all day, with views getting better the higher we went. It was one of our favourite days and seemed to go by quickly.

We passed small villages and stopped for morning tea in one. The landscape changed from farmland to rocky ground and low scrub, much like the national parks in Australia. We felt at home.

Rabanal is a quiet, stone village with narrow streets and old buildings. The air feels cooler and fresher here in the mountains.

We have a tougher 26km ahead tomorrow, with a steep climb. We’ll reach Cruz de Ferro, a special place on the Camino. We’ve brought stones from home to leave there. It’s a tradition many pilgrims follow.Baca selengkapnya