An short day

We started this morning with the intention of doing 18km to Valenca, but after 9km, we came upon a Quinta, owned by a guy from Nova Scotia. He was so warm and inviting, that after a cup of tea and a sandwich, we decided to stay. And what a good decision. 

But first, when we started out this morning at 7:45 or so, the clouds were still in the valley and it was 8C. 

We had coffee and a bit of breakfast at a café/grocery store about 1km from the albergue and then we started our walk, on a Roman road through a lovely wooded area, at times beside a stream and waterfall

And then on the large blocks of stone that make up the road. 

As we passed through a small hamlet we came upon a woman carrying flowers to the church in memory of her husband. Another pilgrim asked to take her picture and here she is showing her the result. 

And then the woman and I had a bit of a conversation as she had lived in France for 8 years and loved to speak French whenever she could. 

And then we arrived at this albergue. Les and I have our own room with an ensuite. Tea and coffee are there for the taking, as are beer and wine. A young woman did our wash and I hung it out.  I'm having such a lovely rest, enjoying the birdsong and the sun. 

And where we will have dinner tonight. 

The entrance, unfortunately in the shade. 

The price for all this and breakfast too?

Donativo. I think we'll leave alot!!