This stage is touted as one of the memorable days on any of the caminos. There is a choice - a higher shorter route or a lower longer day. The upper route, although more challenging, is recommended if the weather is not windy for its spectacular views. Be warned as it remote and without facilities. It is the more ancient route boasting ruins of early pilgrim hospitales.
Breakfast 3 euros at Casa Herminia, boasting the largest cafe con leches on the Camino. Mark had arranged another taxi transfer today. He saw a local doctor who thinks he has fluid on his knee.
Ida, a Dutch walker, joined me today. We set off at daylight.
After 2kms the path bifurcated.
It was very misty, only the heather and wildflowers shone in the fog.
Dewy spiderwebs.
Yellow arrows and markers every few metres. We were very grateful as there was zero visibility.
All we could hear were cowbells and the occasional walker.
Reaching the summit of the path.
Groups stopped to rest near the twelfth century hospitales ruins.
Meanwhile high above the clouds , this English/Dutch couple found their own way to the top of the Hospitales.
As we reached the end of the mountain path at Puerto del Palo (1146m) the sun shone and the clouds disappeared.
The rocky downhill path.
The deserted village of Montefurado.
We continued out of the village.
An eagle circling above us.
Parched and weary we were delighted to find this pop up cafe.
He even served proper coffee.
More mountain paths with views of steep slopes - moonscape rather than fertile farming slopes.
Cool pine forest section.
Lots of activity as we neared the little rural town of Berducedo.
A typical rural village.
Our accommodation tonight is in a private albergue, Camin Antiguo.
30 euros pp for a double room, with ensuite and breakfast.
Very challenging but satisfying day.
M&M
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