Ponferrada to Villafranca del Bierzo

386 miles done. 114 to go.

Overcast day, but the cool weather was nice. Half of the walk today was out of Ponferrada in industrial areas and then suburban neighborhoods, leading to the hill country of vineyards and orchards.

Took a nap once I got to town. And then had beers with a fellow pilgrim from Copenhagen who is now listening to the same audiobook I recommended to him… so, does that qualify as a book club meeting?

Tomorrow is going to be slow. And uphill. And tough. I’m looking forward to it. Night!Read more