Lots of steep ascents and descents today on paths and on the highway. 22o. Mist and sunshine.
View of Berducedo in early morning.
Breakfast included. Our hostess could have been Basil Fawlty's Spanish cousin! Although, she was willing to organise at taxi for Mark at 9, which he shared with an Italian walker, who has injured his shoulder. I am appreciating Mark transporting the bulk of my pack as well.
Today our walk corresponded with the GR route. We appreciated the signposts.
We immediately began on a path with a gradual ascent. Ida and I walked part of the way together.
We walked through the village of San Mesa.
Sections on the road.
Slate-roofed chapel marked a downward path at Buspol.
Steep descent down a mountainside through a pine forest.
Colour of the rocks blended with the wildflowers.
First view of the huge dammed Rio Navia.
Steep incline.
The dam wall at Embalse de Salime.
We crossed the dam wall and headed up to the Hotel las Grandas for a coffee.
View from the hotel.
Then the route was up the highway.
Still higher.
Shaded path
Grandas de Salime owes its success to gold mining. The main feature of the town is the Collegiata de El Salvador, 12th century, with a huge porch surrounding it.
The excellent Ethnographic Museum.
Demonstrations of age-old crafts. Many of the milling, steel tempering, wood turning machines were still in working order. Very enthusiastic staff showcasing their social history.
We are staying at Hotel La Barra. 50 euro a double room with breakfast.
And a bath..
View from our window.
Lunch at a local bar, which specialises in pulpo (octopus).
Locals out for lunch.
We joined them.
After a fascinating time at the museum dinner at a local cafe. Not much choice in the town but we were very satisfied with our selection.
M&M
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You are doing a creditable job Meg managing the photos and the words, not to mention the walking! Well done. Here's hoping Mark's knee will improve and he can relieve you on the photographic side asap......Julie & Ron
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