18 Miles
Today we move from Leon to Galicia over a mostly level walk until the end. Then it’s a long, steep climb to what seems to be the top of the world! Dale was able to walk the entire way, but I walked about halfway and taxied up the mountain as my shinsplints in the left (other) leg took a hard tweak as we were leaving our breakfast stop about 10k in. I walked slowly to the last town with a farmacia, where the farmacist recommended a magnesium/vitamin B combo to take, and called me a taxi.
My driver was a lovely gentleman who had walked the camino himself. He pointed out other towns along the way and used Google translate to tell me interesting facts about the area and O’Cebreiro. The views were breathtaking and I could see Leon province on one side and Galicia on the other. I hope my leg will let me wander around town a bit!
Our hostess at the Alberguia Frade was so kind, greeting me sympathetically and, when she had no ice, provided me with max electrolyte tablets for my muscles! Our place for the night is beautiful! More like a house than an albergue or hostal, with a living room and dining room.
But…my backpack wasn’t delivered. So…Irene started calling, and checking with other albergues to see if it was delivered. No luck. Later, she suggested we check at the bar next door as sometimes a lot of packs are delivered there. And by golly, there it was! Relief!! To celebrate we opened a bottle of wine we had purchased yesterday.
We enjoyed a great meal and being in the church for the end of mass. Simple and beautiful! A final cup of coffee, prep for tomorrow, and bed!