Zafra to Villiafranca de los Barros

Day 7 Zafra to Villiafranca de kid Barros
20kms (5 hours)

The Albergue in Zafra was wonderful. It was set in a traditional Spanish house. The Mama Hospilerada really looked after us.
When I came to register in the Albergue, you have to produce your passport, pilgrim’s credential and 12 Euro’s (b&b). I took my straight out of top of my rucksack. She had to fan it as my passport was roasting hot. She immediately went and got me a class of cold water.
I didn’t go around Zafra last night as I was very foot sore.
Breakfast was at 6am this morning which consisted of coffee, juice and croissant. I set off through the city with Jacob (Dutch) and Rory (Irish). They set a fast pace out of the city. As we wound through the city, we were constantly greeted by the steeet cleaners wishing us Buen Camino.
We had a gradual 100m ascent up a hill overlooking the town.
Our next pueblo, Puebla de Sancho Pérez, was only 5km on the other side of the hill. We were there in 45 minutes.
After that, we each set own pace and gradually spread out on the trail, in our own physical and mental space.
The Via de la Plata route was lovely. Sunrise was partially covered by a light cloud which meant it stayed slightly cooler.
I did meet some locals walking greyhounds?
The sole of my right foot has a whooper of a blister but thankfully that is not holding me back.
I stopped a few times to change socks and have some food and water. You normally catch up to the other peregrinos doing the same during the day. There are no facilities so you have to carry everything and replenish every evening.
I finally arrived in Villiafranca de los Barros around midday.
Admin completed, I’ve had a few poco beers and tapas.
Tomorrow is a 27km day....
And that was 7th day (176 kilometres walked) on the Via de la Plata.Read more