More Wonderful Days

We are still having a blast!!!

We have had several beautiful days lately. The weather has been up and down. We have climbed high mountains and then come right back down on the other side. The views have been beautiful.

We started in Ponferrada and saw an awesome castle that was from the 12th or 13th century. The albergue was beautiful as well. Then we started our journey on to Villafranca del Beirzo and walked 15 miles by 12:30. Mission accomplished. We met a group of students from William and Mary in Virginia and the University of Alabama. Two professors have been great friends over many years from the two universities and brought some of each of their students this year. One of the professors says he lives his life in between Caminos. It is great to have some native English speakers to talk to every now and then.

The next day we made the 20 mile treck up to O Cebreiro and the last 5 miles is really steep, straight up the mountain. The view at the top was absolutely amazing!!! And totally worth it. We were so lucky to see the view. An hour later, the weather got so bad you couldn´t see 15 feet in front of you. And that continued on the next day down the mountain till about 11 in the morning.

We came in to Triacastela and stayed in one of the most wonderful albergues so far. We met a couple in their 60s from Denmark who are volunteering to help take care of the place for two weeks. It was so wonderful to hear their stories and they were so excited for us on our journey.

Today the weather could not have been more perfect! We walked all morning through some beautiful wooded trails and are staying in Sarria tonight in the albergue with several of our friends that we have met.

And then we are going out to dinner for my birthday!!!

Love you all and can´t wait to see you!
Kelsea