Sun, sun, sun

Today, as I sat down for a break at 10:30 with five people from last night's albergue, we all remarked on how wonderful it was to walk in the sun. The fog had provided a time for introspection since there were no distractions, like a view, bit enough. Now there are views and shadows.  

So here is the Gaudi bldg in Astorga at 9:30 when we finally pried ourselves out of our egg and bacon breakfast seats. 

I walked alone again today and thoroughly enjoyed it although there was a strong wind, at times from the north and at times from the west. I was well bundled, but still, I found it exhausting so by the time I arrived in Rabanal and there was snow in the air, I was exhausted.   Only 20km and I was done in. As I napped, more pilgrims arrived and now there are about ten staying at the albergue......which has the hottest showers I've enjoyed this far! I ambled about 200m to the bar/restaurant at 5:30, had a glass of wine, read my book and then moved on to dinner. It's lovely and warm in here and I'm not looking forward to the short walk back as it will be below 0C  and tomorrow there is a 40% chance of snow, so should be interesting. I can make plans as to how far I go, but I think just walking would be a better idea.