Today we got up a little earlier as todays walk is a planned 30k, however we´re only walking 25k as it involves two very steep climbs up onto the tops of the Leon Mountains. We took the ´pradela´ route which involves a steep climb up 400metres and then down and then through some small towns and villages. Then another steep and strenuous climb up 700metres (however by stopping earlier we just climbed 300sh metres). The views from the tops of the montains were lovely however the camera coldnt take a god enough picture!
One point as we got closer to the top of the first hill I was on my own (as per usual) a I thought I could hear something or someone behind me but no one was there. It was quite creepy however as I told CJ who´d waiting for me nearer the top, it wasnt a pilgrim making these strange sounds but me, wheezing! hahahaha
Must be something left over from the chest infection.
At the top and on our way down we breifly walked through some woods and we bumped into an old spanish lady in headscarf, red cardigan and matching red wellies. She talked to the US girls as we walked for a few minutes. Apparently she´d asked Alex if she had a boyfriend, and when Alex responded no she suggested that she pray for one in Santiago!! haha
After our usual lunch stop (at 10am) we continued and headed for the final hill. For this I plugged into my ipod and listened to some dramatic and intense music to get me to the top. At La Faba we decided to stop and save the rest of the climb for the morning when it would be cooler as we feel as though we have lost 10 stone from sweating!
The albergue here is nice and has little pods of four bunks. They offered us fresh handpicked cherries and sliced apple when we arrived.
For dinner we went to the restaurant (and bar - the only thing in the town) and had a good meal. Afterwards we came back and Jenette suprised us! Its so good to see a familiar face as the camino has suddenly and dramatically gotten really busy and we dont recognise anyone! She told us she´d be getting to Santiago on Thursday (the same day as us) so we can meet for a celebratory drink! Yay!!
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