Most of us left the hotel by 08.00, myself,Mike and Val thinking of grabbing breakfast after an hour or so.Cacabelos is another typical “ Camino” village – a long Main Street offering accommodation and a few other facilities. But it had its charm.Parish church HermitageNumber 2 has a mysterious 1/2 door.And let that be a warning to us all!We were back walking through the Verdant Bierzo valley surrounded still by various Sierras. Dominated by vineyards – it’s like there is a micro climate – Mediterranean even. Collards – I beg your pardon? – Greens for the local soupSome of the houses and especially the balconies look like they are really tired and need propping up !En route to VILLAFRANCA. del BIERZOThe parish churchThe CastilloThe plaza where we took brunchOne of the most attractive villages in the regionThataway.
We eventually got breakfast here after 2 1/2 hours, more than welcome Tostada with Tomato, salt and olive oil,some local ham for protein more like Brunch by 10.30.
The River BurbiaWe were then walking for a good while alongside the N VI – not a problem as all the transit traffic uses the nearby Autovia.Walking the Camino it is slightly less than 200 km.A woodmill on the edge of Pereje where we refreshed with Gaseras, tea and coffee in a very friendly bar. A few more km and we reached our digs for the night.These intrepid Peregrinos went along the Green Route.The WisePilgrim guide calls it a “ truck stop “ which is a total misnomer – it has facilities for truckers, yes, tourists, business folk and pilgrims- a hotel and I loved its vibe and busy, friendly atmosphere.Tonight we shall take advantage of its restaurant – the menu should suit all tastes.The view from our spacious room and balconyFeet up in the sun , washing done,after 11 miles .
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