Fromista to Carrion de los Condes 19kms

Well the fiesta obviously got underway last night. I was awake to 01.50am to the same music repeated over and over until 3.00am.
I read my book until the fiesta finished.

Someone obviously enjoyed the fiesta as when Keith and I set off this morning, there were the usual few drunks straggering around the town and the detritus strewn all over the place. At least the drunks were happy.

There was an unusual sight in the sky today….the Sun! 🌞 It was still 6-7C but it did cheer everyone up AND it began to warm up.

Keith and I followed the path along the road to our next destination and avoided the muddy alternative routes.

We stopped after 10kms for our obligatory coffee at an Albergue. There were a group of Spanish youngsters still partying. What a lovely bunch. We were invited to join them for a beer but convinced them that we were sticking to coffee. For the next 30 mins, they interrogated Keith and I. I got to use my limited Spanish. The whole interaction with them was funny and we all clearly enjoyed each other’s company.

We carried out on the trail and could not believe the amount of snow on the nearby Picos mountains. This also explained why the wind was so cold.

We arrived bwfore midday in Carrion de los Condes and relaxed with a coffee before going to the hiostal. You quickly identify the other pilgrims in your bubble on the Camino and caught up with them in conversation.

I’ve had a little explore in this pleasant town and now intend to relax.
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