Day 24 – Ponferrada to Trabadelo

I didn’t sleep so well last night and this morning I still felt tired from the previous day's long walk. I struggled all day with the 32km walk although it was relatively flat. I am considering not walking onto Finisterre as I hoped to do, just ending at Santiago. We shall see. I would like to finish this walk as I set out to do, and then I will see how I feel.

I was out the door of the albergue by 6am. As I was navigating my way out of the city, I dropped my glasses (in their case) and imediately stepped on them! Fortunately, I have now managed to bend the case back into shape and fortunately, the glasses were not broken. Not a good start to the day. I also didn't know it then, but I had left my soap at the albergue, which I hope to replace tomorrow. I kept walking, with short breaks to eat what food I had with me.

By 11am I made it to the town of Villafranca del Bierzo. It is a beautiful town with lots of huge churches. I think it must have been an important town historically. 

I wandered through, looking for a shop. Then I saw the 3 amigos! I couldn’t believe it again! What are the chances that I should meet them just like that? They were about to leave too, so I could easily have missed them. 

They were planning to stay in the same village as me, so we walked together the rest of the afternoon until we reached Trabadelo. I said goodbye to them at their hotel and hope to meet them again in the coming days.


Comments

  1. Unknown4 October 2021 at 22:05

    I hope you have a good night's sleep and that tomorrow is an easier day. Chin up! Susan

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    1. MartinV5 October 2021 at 17:17

      Thanks Susan, I made it to the albergue and feel a lot better after a hot shower!

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  2. Lyn5 October 2021 at 00:10

    Things could be worse, the chap next to you is doing it all with one arm. He has a great hat however.

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    1. MartinV5 October 2021 at 17:16

      Thank you, I am feeling better today. I don't know why, it was harder today? Shorter day tomorrow 😁

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  3. Shirl Benbow9 October 2021 at 13:19

    32 km is such a long way Martin, you’re covering amazing distances, well done

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    1. MartinV9 October 2021 at 19:57

      Thanks Shirley. It is amazing how far I have come over a few weeks. I dare say for the original Peregrinos, it would have been a lot more difficult; rough terrain, no sat-nav and bandits out to rob them.
      I've got to say, I have felt very safe the whole journey.

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