May 3 Tuesday
Murias de Rechivaldo to Foncebadon. 13 mile walk.
We started at 6:30 and only walked until 11:30. We walked straight out of town and then we started up. We walked through mountain hamlets. Some had as few as 50 people living in them. Some of these small hamlets are crumbling away. Main goal had been to care for the pilgrims. We stopped at Foncebadon. Our plan was to go to the next hamlet but learned that they had only mattresses on the floor, no hot water and an outside toilet. Foncebadon is a very small place. It was abandoned. Now has two Albergues and a resturaunt of sorts that does medieval cooking. We will try it tonight. For lunch we finally got garlic soup. Made with bread and garlic and it was hot.
Murias de Rechivaldo to Foncebadon. 13 mile walk.
We started at 6:30 and only walked until 11:30. We walked straight out of town and then we started up. We walked through mountain hamlets. Some had as few as 50 people living in them. Some of these small hamlets are crumbling away. Main goal had been to care for the pilgrims. We stopped at Foncebadon. Our plan was to go to the next hamlet but learned that they had only mattresses on the floor, no hot water and an outside toilet. Foncebadon is a very small place. It was abandoned. Now has two Albergues and a resturaunt of sorts that does medieval cooking. We will try it tonight. For lunch we finally got garlic soup. Made with bread and garlic and it was hot.
May 3 Leon to Foncebadon
We are on track. Foncebadon is a hidden secret. Once again bearing out the theory that passing up the most advertised stops such as Astorga and Rabanal you find such charming places in Rechivaldo and Foncebadon. Albergues in both places have been the result of remodeling and show great care by the owners. Albergue Las Aguedas in Rechivaldos rivals the albergue in Boadilla. The evening meal of tasty deep green soup and spagetti with a delicious meat sauce and a mellow red wine had the 12 of us cheering the hostest. The owner had walked the camino so he knew first hand how to slake the passion for filling the bellies of hungry pilgrims. The town was a picture post card of tiddyness.
We are on track. Foncebadon is a hidden secret. Once again bearing out the theory that passing up the most advertised stops such as Astorga and Rabanal you find such charming places in Rechivaldo and Foncebadon. Albergues in both places have been the result of remodeling and show great care by the owners. Albergue Las Aguedas in Rechivaldos rivals the albergue in Boadilla. The evening meal of tasty deep green soup and spagetti with a delicious meat sauce and a mellow red wine had the 12 of us cheering the hostest. The owner had walked the camino so he knew first hand how to slake the passion for filling the bellies of hungry pilgrims. The town was a picture post card of tiddyness.
Now the hill towns we presently walk through are mostly in disrepair. Signs of renewal result from the ever growing interest of folks from around the world to endeavor taking on this remarkable journey.
As we have now ventured into the hilly country the trails off the main road are wet and rough. We stay on the road maybe walking a little further, but, in much greater comfort. We always walk on the outside of the curve. We plan to do this going down the mountain where the trail is more hazardous to your legs than the road. Tomorrow, Ponferrada and the albergue, San Nicolas de Flue.
Buen camino
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Name: | Rechivaldo-Foncebadon | |
Date: | May 3, 2011 6:20 am | |
Map: (valid until Oct 30, 2011) | ||
Distance: | 13.0 miles | |
Elapsed Time: | 4:02:39 | |
Avg Speed: | 3.2 mph | |
Max Speed: | 4.2 mph | |
Avg Pace: | 18' 38" per mile | |
Min Altitude: | 2,910 ft | |
Max Altitude: | 4,655 ft | |
Start Time: | 2011-05-03T04:20:43Z | |
Start Location: | ||
Latitude: | 42.459205º N | |
Longitude: | 6.107661º W | |
End Location: | ||
Latitude: | 42.491169º N | |
Longitude: | 6.341602º W | |
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