Day 22 – Astorga to Rabanal del Camino

The trouble with sleeping in a big dorm (20 other pilgrims) like last night, is that if you go to bed early, someone will always come in and put the light on and start talking as if they were the only ones there. I have found that the best way to deal with it, is to just try and block it out and not let it wind me up.

I slept quite well after the lights went off. I think I must be getting used to it! When I get up early, I still try and be as quiet as possible and get out as quickly as possible too.

Todays walk was relatively short at 20km and the terrain is much more variable and enjoyable. Having said that, I was surprisingly tired when I reached the albergue at 11am. I rested the afternoon and made some future reservations, as others have said it's going to be difficult to get into accomodation as we get near to Santiago.

They had lit the wood burning stove and put the heating on, which I was grateful for. I think this is another indication of the changing season. I’m so pleased I packed my hat and gloves!

My albergue for today
my favourite church so far! (Rabanal)

Comments

  1. Lyn2 October 2021 at 19:26

    Who is the statue at the albergue?
    That church is so cute

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  2. Shirl Benbow9 October 2021 at 13:06

    That church is lovely!

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    1. Shirl Benbow9 October 2021 at 13:11

      I spent a few months in Santiago as part of my degree and generally found the churches too ornate. Simpler ones like this are so much more appealing!

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  3. MartinV9 October 2021 at 14:37

    Yes Shirley, my feelings too.

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