20 miles (again!) - to Ponferrada

Another long and bountiful day! Pre-dawn start to beat the heat followed by a quick stop for a coffee at this adorable little Alburgue. Then it was up to the top of the highest point of the Camino. That wasn’t the hardest part, it was the coming down that did a number on our knees and ankles. We met Oso the Bear who was an older man who lived in a shanty and provided warm water and beer and piping hot coffee in plastic cups for a donation. He kindly let us eat our packed “picnic”. Oso explained that he spent the last 20 years walking the Camino once a year and then moved to the Camino 5 years ago. He explained he doesn’t like to fight but is so strong that he gives great bear hugs - hence the name. 😊

The day felt like it would never end. David and I finished after 7 pm. We started our walk at 6 am! So -13 hours today!

Not too long tomorrow but it will be our hottest morning of the hike and up to mid-90’s by 3 pm!Leia mais