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Apr 24 2013

Santa Catalina de Samoza to Ascebo

Today started out relatively easy. But that was not the real story. The first half of my 29k today was brutal up hill. At the top I reached the cruz de Ferro. As legend and tradition has it you leave a rock at the Cruz de Ferro that signifies baggage that you have been carrying that needs to be left behind. I left two rocks. One from PG&E pool that I have had for years, and one from my mom and dads house. It was a very emotional experience.


The next half of my day was spent going downhill. Now most people would say that is great. However more injuries occur going downhill than up.


Lastly for Ali

Cats in a window.

Location:Calle de la Peña,Acebo,Spain

Written by TheVinsman · Categorized: Camino 2013, Camino Frances

Apr 24 2013

San Martin del Camino to Santa Catalina de Somoza

I did not expect to walk this far when I started this morning. I was going to stop and enjoy Astorga. However, today turned out to be a holiday in the region so everything was closed. Got some great pictures though.

The bridge walking into Hospital de Obrigo.


Twin kittens


Note the yellow arrow. Without these arrows us pilgrims would be totally lost.


Astorga


Episcopal church by Gaudi


A roadside church


The storks continue to amuse and amaze.

After 30k today it is very nice to sit and have a cold beer.

This is my second day without Internet. Hopefully tomorrow I will find a place with wifi.

Written by TheVinsman · Categorized: Camino 2013, Camino Frances

Apr 24 2013

Leon to San Martin del Camino

Today it dawned on me that my Daughter Ali would love the Camino if for no other reason then the many cats and kittens in every town and village.


After a nice day of rest I just kicked it into high gear and walked 27k in about 5 hours.

There were two routes today to choose from. Admittedly I choose poorly walking along the highway for most of the day. Lesson well learned.

This morning I met a nice Italian guy from near alba. Hilario is his name. We walked together for several hours.


Had a chance to walk through Camino del Fresno but decided not to risk it. Lol.

There must be a population explosion going on in Spain. I see Storks everywhere.


I am staying at Albergue Santa Ana. A nice place in a small town. In the back of the place they have tons of chickens.

Tonight I had dinner with Hilario from Italy and Francisco and Filipe from Spain. We had an awesome garlic soup with noodles and then chicken and potatoes. I suspect that I was eating one of the chickens from the back yard. None the less it was one of the best meals that I have had in an albergue.

Written by TheVinsman · Categorized: Camino 2013, Camino Frances

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