The last push - Lake Ercina

Late night dinner in Covadonga

Went to dinner at 10pm. Had a local dish called Capocho. Beef sliced in half and stuffed with local cheeses, cured ham, bell peppers, and mushrooms, breaded and fried. Yummy. Sat outside with myLeggi altro
Arrived Oviedo - Got my Pilgrim Passport

Drove from Covadonga to Oviedo. Dropped of the rental car. Took a taxi to the hotel. Luckily my hotel let me check in at 11:00am. Dropped my stuff and headed to the Cathedral. Picked up my pilgrimsLeggi altro
Gascona Blvd (aka - Cider Blvd)

Late dinner on cider blvd
Oviedo to Cudilerrro

Started the journey this morning from Oviedo to Cudilerro. The first five miles or so through town were a bit stressful navigating traffic . Once I got outside of town it was amazing. Beuatiful oneLeggi altro
Finally hit the coast of Northern Spain

After about 3..5 hours of cycling and a couple mountain ranges I hit the Northern Coast of Spain. This was the first view point where I could pull over and see the ocean. Old church out on a point,Leggi altro
Arrived in Cudilerro

It is everything I had hoped for and more. Cute little fishing village built into the Side of the hill. Checked into the hotel. Walked around. Bought a knife with bottle opener. No more cavemanLeggi altro
Sunset in Cudilerro

Sat and watched the sunset. Drank a mojito. It is so odd that it doesn’t get dark until after 10pm. Then walked back to put pants on. Sat down to dinner at 10:30. Had fresh caught Bonito and someLeggi altro
Cycling Cudillero to Luarca

Slept until 8:30 after a late night dinner. Left Cudillero around 10:15. Arrived in Luarca around 3:30ish after 36 miles and 3525 ft of elevation gain. Legs were feeling it. It was non-stop climbingLeggi altro
End of the Road

Unexpected treat when my road came to an end - at a beach. Luckily I was able to push my bike 100 yards across the beach and across a creek to find a road on the other side. Otherwise I would have hadLeggi altro
Arriving in Luarca

Arrived in Luarca. Checked into the hotel Baltico right on the harbor. Showered -
Washed clothes and walked
Around town. Got a gelato and bonito empanada. Walked the beach and up to the church andLeggi altro
Luarca Church and Cemetery

Walking around the cemetery and church that was built in the 17th century.
Evening in Luarca

After walking back to my room to put on pants and a jacket as it was quite cool this evening with a breeze - I walked along harbor and the dozens of restaurants with signs that dinner is served atLeggi altro
Today's Gratitude Moment

Sunrise from the hotel room

What a lovely welcome to the day as we pack our bags to start our 18 mile pilgrimage today. Buen Camino!
Ribadeo to Lourenza

Started the Camino with Jordan and Marie. Nice Morning in Ribadeo to start the walk. Left around 9:30.
Scenes from the morning

Beautiful morning for walking. Great scenery. Everyone in good spirits. Stopped for coffee about 2 hours in.
Scenes from the afternoon

Stopped for lunch late in the afternoon at the one little place on a hill to get a sandwich with about 2.5 hours to go to Lourenzá. Arrived at our little 2 bedroom house around 6:15pm.
Evening in Lourenz

Arrived tired. Dropped our stuff. Showered. Washed clothes and put them on the line to dry. Begrudgingly walked the 10 minutes into town to by groceries for dinner and breakfast. Walked the 10 minutesLeggi altro
Lourenza to Abadin

Another big day with a big mountain. Late start around 10:45 as we enjoyed breakfast around the house. Didn’t help with the sun exposed climb over the mountain. Allergies were in full swing. Kind ofLeggi altro
Mid-day stop in Mondonevedo

Abadin to Vilalba

Met in the hotel bar at 8:30 for coffee and shared some little chocolate covered pastries. Fueling up for our 14 mile easy day. Left hotel at 9:00.
Mid-Day stop - very cool Albergue

Had coffee and a snack and tended to my first blister. I think it was my socks.
Met Jesus today

Walking along we come to a shaded area, a creek, a bridge,
And a man selling hand carved jewelry. He is totally chill - gentle spirit. Marie and Jordan buy matching bracelets. I buy a small woodLeggi altro
Scenes from the afternoon
