Day 34. Rabanal to Molinaseca

I awoke about 4 am to thunderstorms. It continued to rain for several hours. It’s been a while since we have had to put all our rain gear on to walk. Walked to a local bar in Rabanal for some breakfast. We stopped at a significant place called Cruz de Ferro to leave a stone that pilgrims bring from home to leave at the foot of the cross. This was first done in the 11 th century, probably by the Celts that originally owned this part of the country. Later a little chapel was erected dedicated to St James.
We found our resting place in Molinaseca. It reminds me of an air b&b. Kitchen, family area and rooms upstairs. Not sure how many will be with us tonight. We made a pharmacy run and also a stop at the local grocery store. The shop owner was very generous. He was giving samples of nuts and dried fruits and even gave us each a banana as we left. The rain has left and tomorrow appears to be overcast. Hoping for less rain. Grateful for the grocery store, grateful for our place to stay and grateful for the forecast of no rain while we are in the mountain.

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