• Martin on the Camino 2023Martin on the Camino 2023Traveler
    Trudging along the road to next town
    Some countryside at lastOver the bridge and into the outskirts of PonferradaAn empty village passed through on way to Ponferrada - no bars so hunt for breakfast continuesRound a corner and there it is - the impressive castleDinner- a toasted 'vegetable sandwich' which included tuna and eggAnother shot inside this quirky barSign seen on way to find ATMUp ancient stone stairs to top of castleView from top of castle

    Day 41: To Ponferrada

    May 23, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C

    Left about 8 am - albergue doesn't do breakfast so walked down high street but nothing was open and continued for 7 km without finding a bar or cafe open. Mostly walking on pavements to next town although when route changed went through a deserted village and fields. On entering Ponferrado and over the stone bridge, rounded a corner and there was the castle. Built by the Knights Templar their legacy lives on today in this large city of 66,000. Visited the castle in the afternoon and their was also an impressive exhibition of illuminated books from 15th century with exquisite paintings and calligraphy. Was glad to find an ATM as this was the first opportunity since Astorga .Read more