Hospital de Orbigo to Murias de Rechivaldo

Raining when we headed out - 8:00.  

Marilyn

We slept in.  We took the recommended route and it was, like the book said, one of the most beautiful  and serene paths on the camino.

Trees were  covered in mistletoe ( we think).

 

Sue 

No cafes open along the route so no tea or coffee until we got to Astorga at noon.  Toured the cathedral, lunch and tea/coffee and headed down the road about 3 miles for the night.

Astorga:

Remnants of Roman baths in Astorga

Gaudi building aka The Bishop's Palace next to cathedral  

Cathedral 

Cathedral entry way

Leaving Astorga, route was along road for a bit

Town square where are staying tonight

We're going in to our home for the night 9 euros each for bed and another 9 euros each for dinner

Having tea and waiting for dinner

Getting table ready for dinner

Wine now is now on the table, table set for 10 diners

Dinner was fab. Creamy vegetable soup, rice pilaf, chicken, and yogurt for desert, Only women at the dinner!

Today we  left the Meseta behind us and we headed toward the mountains.  Then the next day we climb to the highest point on the trek.

Tomorrow we will go to Rabanal del Camino 16.1 kilometers and make a stop in El Ganso at the Cowboy Bar.