On to Benduenos

It’s funny how you imagine what the new day’s journey will be like. I think Ryan and I thought today’s walk would be easier mostly a gradual downhill to the village of Herias and then a mile walk up hill to Benduenos where a small church hosts a very traditional Albuergue for 8 pilgrims. I’ve been looking forward to experiencing this place. The walk here was much harder than expected with a lot of ascents and descents throughout the day. Our six fellow pilgrims are from Slovakia, Argentina, Denmark, and Spain. A traditional Albuergue supports themselves through donations only, while pilgrims prepare food and eat communally and do meal clean up. The sleeping area is a single room with each bed provided a pillow case bottom sheet and a blanket. No WiFi here so will be a day or so before I can send this.Read more