Every hour - day 16

9:46 whole walking decided to try something new for blog today. Set the timer for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Each time the timer goes off, I'll take a picture and make a comment on where I am and what I'm doing. 

9:47 after Pieros. Walking alone through grape vineyards.

11:02 sitting outside the church which has the Puerta de Perdon- the door of pardon. Pilgrims who made it this far but were sick and couldn't continue could go through this door and get all the same heavenly benefits as if they had arrived in Santiago. In the town of Villaframca de Bierzo 

12:18 climbing out of Villafranca on the 'hard way' that is more remote and goes through the mountains. Stopped for coffee, snack and to get a sandwich to carry with me. Should be 12 km of beautiful rugged trail ahead. 

1;36 alpine flowers. Walking along mountain  ridge with 2 women

2:32 stopped for lunch on grove of chestnut trees high up on the ridge. Classic Spanish jamon and cheese sandwich with a few dried apricots.

3:50 got a bit lost on the way down, but we're back on the Camino again. Descended about 400m in past hour. Almost to town and a cold drink. 

5:09 made it to Trabadelos. Got bed at lovely parish albergue. Doing my laundry in the outdoor washing sink on the front porch.

6:25 getting a massage of my leg and feet from Mabel. Feels so good but I want to fall asleep. First massage after 300+ km. I am so grateful for my feet and legs that have carried me so far and so well.

7;34 pm dinner - bowl of Galicia Soup a lot loke Portuguese caldo verde. Note the  bottle of wine for me that is included in dinner. For €10 I will have this soup, little grilled calamari, wine bread and dessert .  Dining alone to tonight.

Then off to bed.