Colunga

I’ve reached my final walking destination - Colunga! It’s a small town a bit inland, so no water nearby. I took my last beach walk yesterday, one of the most peaceful of the trip. I just wanted some solitude and cold water on my feet, feeling the days and the weight of walking in my tired bones. I’ve felt incredibly strong and positive throughout the trip! A head and chest cold now have me a bit worn down, and it’s good to be resting in a private room in my pension. I can’t figure out how I got sick since my walk and almost all lodging has been solitary. Maybe it was the one night at the hostel in Llanes four days ago? Even then, I was never in a group of people. 🙁

I’ve totaled my miles for the last 10 days… 127 from Santander to Colunga. That’s a proud accomplishment for me. I had maps to help, and also forged my own route at times. There were many hills! Some were brutally steep. The weather has been excellent and the views spectacular.

It all changes today as I try to find a bus to take me to Oviedo for a three day rest and sightseeing in this ancient city. Rain is in the forecast, so the timing is perfect.

I’ll have to ruminate over the highs and lows of this Camino. Really, they are all highs, except for this darn cold and cough. Maybe I’ll list favorite cities, towns, beaches, and forests. Even though I walked alone, I met some nice people along the way. This solo adventure has been good for my soul ❤️Read more