We are now in the capital of Asturias - Oviedo. We are almost 2/3 of the way to Santiago. Tomorrow we head into the Picos de Europa - harder climbing but a shorter path and the original camino del norte, so we´ll be trading the coast for the mountians. After much discussion we have all agreed to diverge from the coast. Last night we had a very pleasant but basic albergue to ourselves (until the Belgians just before dusk) - it was pretty isolated but a food van came around and we brought spagetti, ingrediants for a sauce, fruit, chocolate, wine and sidre (getting very hooked on the local cider). We estimate that we´ll get to Galicia in about 6-10 days, and Santiago another 2 days so we getting there. Physically we are ok but Jason´s foot is playing up and the bed bugs have got to me (they aren`t a big problem but they often blister and the ruptured blisters can get infected - I´ve seen people get very sick but I´m ok so far I just hope they aren`t in my sleeping bag!!)
Greetings to everyone posting messages nice hearing from people. Sounds like a plan Greg! Yes we have has swims on the way but once you start moving it´s hard to stop!
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Well, bed bugs, injured feet,weary and aching bodies aside, the home-delivered food - and proper food! - and meals looking out at such wonderful views, you gotta love that.
ReplyDeleteI can only marvel at how well you guys have done - it must be a difficult time,this stage - mentally maybe more than physically, but ir will soon be over, so enjoy it while you're there. Good luck in the mountains! Kerry