Day 56 - Castro Urdiales to Rioseco

We awoke and breakfasted at Rosa’s our host, I think she enjoyed her bowl of Simon’s soup.
We then headed out to the information booth at the harbour to a sparkling sunny sea vibe.
The way was trying to take us more inland so we ignored it and followed the coastal track. Adding a few more km to our journey, but lots more enjoyment.
This ended abruptly as the path ran out at the cliffs edge where we about turned and headed through the brush country up to the local motorway.
We then had to hug the busy road on a cinder path by the barrier, we had to run across the road to join another path which did eventually take us back to the coast.
However before it did this we passed through a strange little village where a group of people were tending to a slaughtered goat hanging from the garage door - slightly unnerving!!
We were glad to get back on the coastal path. We passed a large campsite which had an open supermarket- unusual for a Sunday - and a restaurant serving lunchtime food - a double win. We settled down to some spaghetti dinners - real food 🙌 and got some food for a Sunday tea.
We then had to rally ourselves for the final 6km to Rioseco and tonight’s accommodation. The place sounds like it should have a fancy drink combining Rioja with Prosecco!!
We are in a nice little hacienda type property and met 2 Canadian pilgrims called Pat and Clive who are on their 4th Camino. So stories of the way were exchanged over a glass of wine and our Sunday high tea. It was interrupted at regular intervals by people sticking their head over the gate and requesting to stay the night. Quite awkward as we had to just direct them to the owners phone number. It is amazing how many people are walking and haven’t sorted out that evening’s accommodation.
So we head for sleep. Wishing all you Father’s out there a Happy Father’s Day 🤗Read more