Another good day of walking accompanied by birdsong and running water. The first part of the route from Camponaraya to Villafranca del Bierzo went through vineyards on rolling hills.
After Villafranca del Bierzo, the Camino follows the Rio Valcarce upstream deep in its narrow valley.
Most of the villages and towns I passed through had derelict buildings. Rural depopulation is a serious issue here. The main economic activity here seems to be either agriculture (with low labour demands because of mechanisation) and the Camino.
Tonight’s stay is at Casa Susi, a ten-bed not for profit albergue with glowing reviews.
[Day 30, 25 km walked, 609 km from St Jean Pied-de-Port, 175 km to Santiago.]Read more
SpainCastille and LeónCamponaraya42°34’34” N 6°39’38” W
SpainCastille and LeónCamponaraya42°34’34” N 6°39’38” W