Monday
Left El Acebo and enjoyed a beautiful walk through the mountains to Ponferrada, stopped there for a sandwich at lunchtime. Then continued to walk to Villafranca del Bierzo and caught up with Eric and walked with him. I walked for 26 miles today. Spent the night in Galicia and enjoying the stunning scenery but it's really tough going now - only 5 days to go - yeehaw!
Tuesday
Couldn't get reception yesterday to get my blog sent home. Anyway another beautiful walking day, up high over the mountain about 1300 metres - fantastic views. Walked from Villafranca del Bierzo and ended up with a good crowd for walking, John from USA, Lorenzo from Italy, Jack from New Zealand, Karen from England and Taz, funnily enough from Australia. It was quite warm today about 17c, really pleasant walking weather. Our wee group are all staying in the same albergue at Alto de Poyo, which is right at the top of the mountain in the clouds.
Managed another 23 miles today, and my feet are so sore now, can't imagine ever having pain free feet again. It's funny that in the Martin Sheen film, 'The Way' nobody ever has sore feet and yet in the real Camino - it's the biggest challenge to overcome.
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