Day 27: Molinesco - Villafranca

This may have been the most beautiful day of all! Walking through vineyards in del Bierzo country during autumn, the colours were spectacular.

I did a speed walk through Pontferrada which had a stunning castle, and pushed on. I got some good Spanish practice talking to Julio, one of the Spaniards who I think felt a bit isolated by how few Spanish speakers there are at the moment.

The landscape was stunning, and my day got better when I heard a yell and realised I had caught up to the rest of the crew at the park! Maik, Florence, Brook, Ruben and Tina, it was really good to see them all again. I definitely needed their company and distraction as we rolled through the beautiful hills and vineyards. After another 30+ days my legs were feeling it like they haven't for a long time.

The town itself is also beautiful, lots of stone and churches. There was also some tourists outside our albergue who asked to take a photo of us, meaning we either looked the part of pilgrims, stank, or both. Our albergue is RUSTIC, but not instagram rustic, pretty authentic. Home cooked paella for dinner!Читать далее