Day 37: Ponferrada-Villafranca d. Bierzo

Today’s walk was WET and long (24.2 km), but the rain kept me focused and the walk was actually not bad. In fact, it was a really nice walk, mostly flat with just a few hills, and much of it through farms and vineyards.
Our host from a few nights ago, Jose Luís, recommended that we stop for lunch at Moncloa de San Lazaro in Cacabelos. He’s a foodie so I was looking forward to stopping here, and I wasn’t disappointed! Noeme joined us and we all ordered things to share. The food was delicious, but my favorite was the hot chocolate for dessert. It was more like a hot chocolate pudding, and I was in heaven. It was like a taste of chocolate pudding from my childhood, but made with the finest chocolate and fresh cream. I’m still thinking about it and wondering how I can make it at home. 😋
We’re staying at a nice hotel tonight, the Parador de Villafranca del Bierzo. We enjoyed the spa pool and sauna, which is just what our bodies needed after a long walk in the rain.
All in all, it was a good day in spite of the rain.Læs mere