We left at about 8am after collecting our clothes from in front of the fire...everything was dry.....we had breakfast before we left....we had luke warm toast....very nice.....doesnt take much for us to get excited these days...... We climb to the Cruz de Ferro which is highest point of the whole walk today...1505m ......we have been steadily climbing so today it is only a 400m climb..... The Cruz de Ferro is a humble monument to mark a noble gateway. This simple iron cross stands on a weathered pole which has become one of the symbols of the pilgrim way of St James. At the base of the cross is a steadily growing pile of stones from people that have either picked one up along the way or bought with them from their home to place all there ... read more

What a beautiful day for walking.....the surroundings are getting back to hills, slopes and trees around us....the walks are getting interesting again with great views.....We are making our stop tonight at Astorga......population 12000..... We came across a shed /building which had hot water coffee tea some ,biscuits, bread and peanut butter ......haven't seen that on the walk before.....It was a donation so I emptied all my loose change......Ange and James the Texans and the Irish guys we had met earlier caught up to us.....had a quick hello..... had a bite to eat took some fruit and kept on walking.....the ground was flat but in the distance were mountains with snow on their peaks and a very icy cold wind blowing off of them which kept us walking...... We arrived at Astorga and had to walk right ... read more

Started walking at 8am.......the weather is cool but very calm...great walking weather.....The country side is still much the same.....flat surrounded by cereal crops....the walks are quite boring and not a lot picture taking done..... Will be glad to walk out of the Messeta and start climbing hills again......We stopped along the way and ate some fruit....there were signs of rain all day but we haven't had any yet We hit the out skirts of Leon population 130,000....we dont have any interest in the big cities...the pace of life slows down so much when we walk at aprox 3 to 4 k's a hr every day.....when we come across highways with cars we are so sure they are speeding pass us...but am sure they are travelling at a normal speed. The hustle and bustle of cities can ... read more

Up and had a coffee and left by 8am.....we were wondering if it would rain....If I dont have to wear the rain coat I wont....It gets very hot and sweaty as they dont breath, but works well against the rain........Jacqui was quiet her knee was hurting when she walked....It was a big day yesterday and she was cold.....I have been wearing knee braces every day and keeps my knees warm....they sure do help......she delved into her private farmacia found a couple of tablets and they worked.....we stopped and had a coffee and pastries and kept on walking till we hit Bercianos The walk today was in much better weather than yesterday but its quite boreing as everything is flat....I miss the hills and climbs.....We both had our music in our ears....helps with the bordom...... Found a ... read more

Had another short walk today only 18km......It was either stay here or walk another 17km with nothing in between.....Jacqui is still flat and her heel is hurting so I think 18 is enough...... Our walk today was over quite flat country......the sun was out but the wind was still cold hitting us from the side.....Have been worse days for walking...We met up with Patrick and chatted for a bit as we walked....I feel he may walk on today and not stay in Carron....... We got in at about 12.30 and found a Nunnery to stay in.... Went through the front door met by a little old nun who didn't speak any english.....She led us through another.....was starting to wonder if I was committed for life.....bit scarey me in a nunnery... the two just dont go together.......We ... read more