Today we woke at 5am and it was still pitch black outside. We bugun walking at 5.30 still in the darkness until we got to the cross on the top of one of the peaks. This is a famous landmark to the camino in which you walk up the pile of stones passed pilgrims have thrown beneath the cross andd add your own stone which has some personal meaning behind it. On the cross there were also pictures of loved ones and tributes in memorium. It was very special. We also watched the sun rise from here and took some pictures as we ate our breakfast.
We then continued further into the mountains which at some points only the tops were visible. The valleys had dissapeared beneath cloud and it looked like we had reached the end of the world. It was very atmospheric!
We paused once at a little shop and had a quick drink. We continued and reminiscent and thoughtful particularly of the first week which I had found to be the most difficult both physically and mentally. (I also apologised and thanked CJ who had many times stuck at the back withg me and kept me going!).
We ended up walking 28k today as we continued a little further (6k) into the city of Ponferrada. This isnt a beautiful city but it does mean we cut tomorrows 30k day down by 6k and get to miss out a little more pavement walking.
The albergue isnt noted in our book but was easily found and for a donative Price. I payed 3 euro and then we had pasta pesto for tea (finally as Jess has been craving it since week 1) and this only cost us 2 euro each! :O
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