Astorga
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I have a strange relationship with that town and the third visit did not change that.
A large number of pilgrims stayed here and are ready to rush to their next stop.
My dinner was crap.
I have a strange relationship with that town and the third visit did not change that.
A large number of pilgrims stayed here and are ready to rush to their next stop.
My dinner was crap.
Today was a hard walk up the mountain and down. Beautiful views to help and lots of advice written on rocks. Cruz de Ferro for emotional wrenching resulted in very tired pilgrims
Well we made it, 13.5 more miles, today was challenging terrain going up and over the mountain but we were rewarded with spectacular views.
Breakfast was later than I preferred, but the rooster kept quiet (the dog did not) so a good way to begin the day? Great breakfast and ate too much as I had a side stitch for a mile or two.
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Yeah j’ai pu dormir un peu!!! Je me lève vers 5 h et pars vers les 5:40. Grosse journée aujourd’hui, car je veux me rendre à la Cruz de Ferro si j’ai le temps. Le temps est encore beau àRead more
Today we hiked into the mountains, the scenery was beautiful with lots of ups and downs. Staying over in the village El Acebo San Miguel in the middle of the mountains!
Hard and painful day…
You might also know this place by the following names:
El Acebo de San Miguel
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Traveler Boo for crap dinner