Weather : cloudy, windy : 12o
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Our destination today : Mansilla de las Mulas Desayuno at the Via Trajana Albergue Wonderful host and accommodation |
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| We set off today on a Roman road that has been intact for 20 centuries. It was built to transport gold from Gallaecia to Rome. It was also used by Caesar Augustus in his campaigns against the Cantabrians and Charlemagne in his battles to gain supremacy over the Iberian peninsular. Today it is the most complete section of the Calzada de los Peregrinos, the original Pilgrim Road. |
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| We had views today of the Cordillera Cantabrica (an extension of the Pyrenees) and the Picos de Europa - with the highest peak at 2,648 m. |
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| A long, straight stretch with no shade, water or towns |
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| It was windy. Claudia prepared for the worst - all she needed was a camel to complete the picture. |
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| The welcome sight of the entry to Mansilla de las Mulas with its 12th century fortifications. A town of 1900 people. |
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| The Municipal Albergue is in the centre of the town |
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| Good facilities and very popular tonight. |
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| Dinner at a local cafe. Mark had a house speciality - Brie rolled in ham and lightly fried and served with a sweet sauce. Delicious. |
M&M
27/10/12
1 comment:
Sort of on the home stretch? You two have coved so much distance the remaining bit must not seem such a long way! We can see from the clothing the weather has cooled down. That cafe has a shelf full of exactly the same chocolate bars you could buy here...hope the treat was one of the hand made goodies underneath!
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