A Pobra do Brollón to Monforte de Lemos

Pilgrim life is very sweet today! A short walk (14 km) with a big treat to follow! ❤️❤️

As rain was in the forecast I started with my poncho half ready for use, but it did not rain until much later.

There was a smallish hill today, nothing like the two yesterday. And it rained most of the night, so was muddy in places. But it was a very nice walk through forests and a couple of villages.

I walked with Claudius part of the time and we walked into the city of Monforte de Lemos together, because we had a plan.

If you have watched the movie The Way or walked a Camino, then you will know about Parador Hotels. They are a hotel chain in Spain 🇪🇸 mostly in historic buildings such as monasteries or castles converted into luxury accommodations. Think Fairmont but add a few centuries.

Anyway, there is one in this city. And Paradors have a pilgrim discount, depending on availability. Claudius had stayed at a different location once and got a really good price as a last minute deal. So our plan was just to go and ask. Which we did. I used my best Español. And the lady at the desk was most helpful. It was still a big splurge, but when else will I do this?

We each got a room, including breakfast, for €153. I am not sharing! Considering many nights I pay €8-14, it balances, right?

And the best part was when I asked what time check-in would be, and she said that the rooms are ready now! At 11:00!

So we dropped off our gear in the rooms and went down the hill to find food.

Once we ate, checked out a church, and I bought some food for tomorrow, I climbed back up the hill and I am not going anywhere until tomorrow!Read more