Day 24 walking!

We left Molinaseca with a chill wind in the air but it soon warmed up. We initially walked the 6km along quiet roads into historic Ponferrada which is major city with cathedral and castle fortifications. We managed to avoid most of the new urban parts of town. We did make a pit stop on way in and for the first time I noticed rugby posts, so I took a photo of them for you David!
The old part of town had lovely cobbled streets and open plaza’s, and lots of interesting features, I love their outdoor exercise equipment! We were so busy chatting, we managed to lose the way markers and had to search them out!
It wasn’t too hard to find the Camino or the ‘way of St James’ again, especially when helpful locals point it out to you!
The way was mainly gentle gradients today and we seemed to be walking both parallel and towards mountains so fabulous panoramic views! Plus we’re passing lots of vineyards, but none open as it’s a Sunday. We passed through some lovely quaint villages, and after about 25 Km I decided to take the bus for the last 5Km, I had previously checked out the bus times at the local tourist office!
We’re staying at lovely modern Albergue Viña Femita in Villafranca del Bierzo, which also has fortifications, haven’t had time or energy to explore it! And my toe seems ok with the walking today 😊Read more