Molinaseca to Cacabelas 22km
I had a hop in my step today as my knee had enough after yesterdays vertical challenge. Betty had a skip in her step as her shins were hurting from the same downward spiral.
A fine breakfast at the Santa Marina Albergue of Molinaseca and we set out in the dark of the early morning with Canadian Bob to Ponsferrada ( 8km) a small city. He had many tales of the camino from St Jean.
We said good bye to Julie in Ponsferrada as she was to return to South Africa and had to organise details. She was very good company and we crossed paths and albergues over the past week.
We had a cafeteria stop and moved quickly out into the vineyards of the countryside.
"Quickly" is probably not the right word as we found that many pilgrims like us suffered from the day after of the descent and progress was pretty suspect.
Fortunately it was probably the flattest day walking but we still staggered into Cacabelas at about 3pm
The Municipal Albergue was quite different and it had a series of two bed rooms arranged in a semi circle around the church. It was good for privacy.
We caught up again with Newcastle Magnus and Kate from Brisbane and had dinner after raiding the mercado.
I am physically tired and also getting mentally tired. There is a big climb coming up and it is hard not to think of Santiago, 8 days and 200km away.
One day at a time!!!!!!!
We walked for a while with a young Californian , Justin . he was having some knee problems but was determined to make it all the way.
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