Last night we went to pilgrim mass in the chapel next to the albergue as it was St James' day. It was nice with a small choir and a guitarist. Then we were all invited for sangria and a piece of pie in celebration outside in the garden. There was a really lovely atmosphere with singing, kids playing, talking and laughter.
We got up early the next day and ate breakfast of guacamole and bread with a much appreciated vending machine cafe con leche.
We walked past the remains of the Knights Templar castle and out through the leafy suburbs of Ponferrada.
We walked through a mixture of vineyards and small attractive towns like Cacabellos. We did over 25km as we took the older route over the hills rather than following the road.
We are now in the glorious aubergue Leo with clean sheets and hand towels and soap and kind hosts. Just 10 eur.So far it is wonderfully quiet. We left the first place we went to after taking a dislike to the woman who ran it.
Tomorrow the last mountain is to be climbed. Then we'll be in Galicia.
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