Day 23 not walking!

Decided to take the taxi with Linda first thing, stunning panorama as the taxi climbed to the Iron Cross at 1,505m. We got out at the top and joined short queue to take our turn at the Iron Cross. The tradition is that you lay a stone at the base of the cross to either leave a burden there or to remember a loved one. A very kind friend gave me a small stone from Dorset beach but I unfortunately managed not to pack it - sorry Clare! So I laid a virtual stone for my dad, Bettie and Kitty, and Alexis, uncle John, uncle Tom, aunty Mini and Nanny - no longer in this world but for ever in our hearts ♥️
The area around the Iron Cross was atmospheric and felt on top of the world, and included a large sun dial and small chapel. Some of the Korean party that we keep bumping into, were also there, and an older Korean gentleman starting spontaneously singing Ave María, which was unexpected but lovely and he received applause in appreciation.
The downward taxi ride was again stunning scenery as we went over the mountain and into the next valley but unfortunately there was no where to stop and take photos!
I arrived at our destination Albergue Senor Oso in Molinaseca too early to check in and explored this historic medieval place, with narrow streets and overhanging bits. There is lovely pilgrim bridge which is based on a Roman bridge and we’re in small Albergue in bunks! The host Jose is very nice and runs the bakers next door. I was asking him about perhaps seeing a doctor and explained my big toe issue, and he suggested I see the local pharmacist. He also kindly prepared a bowl of cold salt water for me. The pharmacist was very helpful and felt sure that 10 days of antibiotics had got rid of the infection but I just need to protect the toe, continue ibuprofen to reduce inflammation, raise it and ideally ice it. So I shall be walking tomorrow 😊
Fiona completed today’s walk and did say the downhill part was not fun at all, but obviously the views were fantastic at the top!Read more