Today has been a full and satisfying day! Tomorrow brings a longer day with a climb to Rabanal. So far the weather has favored us. No rain, morning temperatures in the upper 40’s and low 50’s, and the heat of the day holding off until afternoon when our day’s walk has finished.
Rain does now appear in the forecast but only 2 days out of the next 10 and at that less than 40%. Fingers are crossed!!
Here are my pictures from the day with limited captions. My friend Albert from England has been kindly giving some details in the post comments. Thank you Albert!!
My love to you Christine.
Pease Everyone, Buen Camino! Pete
The start of our day, 7:30 AM on the road. .One of a number of beautiful murals that we have encountered over the last few days. 204 km down, 300 to go! The medieval bridge at Hospital de Orbigo. These two lovely ladies are from Hungary and are volunteers for two weeks managing a Hungarian Albergue in Hospital de Orbigo. Sadly, the priest who was the primary head of the albergue passed away this past year. The future of the albergue is in doubt. The beautiful garden maintained by the ladies at the Hungarian Albergue. Fresh cherries are on all the tables and beer is only €1.50!This gentleman had set up a table with souvenirs and snacks in his garage. All he asked was a donation.Can you believe it… He is a Green Bay Packers fan! .Astorga is in the distance. Past this cross was our long descent. A pilgrim oasis! Hot coffee, sodas, fruit, and snacks. All is available for a donation. .This German pilgrim uses a cart which is attached to a belt to transport his pack. .The Astorga Cathedral ..The chapel within the Bishop’s Palace. A rather bizarre medieval image in the cathedrals museum.The “Bishops Palace” designed by Anton Gaudi. as it turned out it was never occupied by the bishop. It is now a museum. The bishops dining room 
Thanks, Joe. I’m being pretty cautious about the back, gradually expanding distances and tolerance. This might be right up your alley someday! You can do the Camino by bicycle.
1. The Church of Santiago, Villar de Mazarife.
3. Mural in Villavante.
5. Looking back from Hospital de Órbigo to Puente de Órbigo. Remember to look back occasionally. The view is sometimes better than the view ahead.
11. The Cruceiro (Spanish, or Crucero, Galician) de Santo Toribio, just before San Justo de la Vega. Did you know that “Las Vegas” means “The Meadows”? [vega: a large plain or valley, typically a fertile and grassy one.]
12. El Jardín de Alma. Also known as Casa de los Dioses.
15. San Justo de la Vega. The sculpture “Sitio” (Tengo Sed) [I’m thirsty] (2014) by the artist Rosendo García Ramos, known as ‘Sendo’, (1948- ). The title refers to one of the last words of Christ. Sitio is the Latin word for “I thirst.” It is the 5th of the Seven Last Sayings of Jesus on the Cross, recorded in the Gospel of John (John 19:28).
16. There is a reason why the two towers are of different colours. The Catedral de Santa María was begun in 1471. It faces south-west, which is unusual. The Lisbon earthquake of 1755 damaged the north-west tower of the Cathedral, the so-called “Old Tower”, which was begun in 1678. It was not rebuilt until 1965. The “New Tower”, which is pinkish in colour, was built from 1692 to 1704. The stone used to build each tower came from different quarries, so the contrast in colour between the two towers is evident.
Joseph Ralph Tomelleri says:
Wow, what a church. Your photos continue to amaze me. Your back must be feeling pretty good Pete!
Pete Schloss says:
Thanks, Joe. I’m being pretty cautious about the back, gradually expanding distances and tolerance. This might be right up your alley someday! You can do the Camino by bicycle.
Joseph Ralph Tomelleri says:
My back also knows its limits Pete.
Pete Schloss says:
Fortunately our imaginations are limitless!
Margaret says:
I loved your pics & comments today. The weather looks wonderful. It is overwhelmingly hot and humid back in KC.
Pete Schloss says:
Thank you Margaret. I hope your weather improves!
Bert says:
1. The Church of Santiago, Villar de Mazarife.
3. Mural in Villavante.
5. Looking back from Hospital de Órbigo to Puente de Órbigo. Remember to look back occasionally. The view is sometimes better than the view ahead.
11. The Cruceiro (Spanish, or Crucero, Galician) de Santo Toribio, just before San Justo de la Vega. Did you know that “Las Vegas” means “The Meadows”? [vega: a large plain or valley, typically a fertile and grassy one.]
12. El Jardín de Alma. Also known as Casa de los Dioses.
15. San Justo de la Vega. The sculpture “Sitio” (Tengo Sed) [I’m thirsty] (2014) by the artist Rosendo García Ramos, known as ‘Sendo’, (1948- ). The title refers to one of the last words of Christ. Sitio is the Latin word for “I thirst.” It is the 5th of the Seven Last Sayings of Jesus on the Cross, recorded in the Gospel of John (John 19:28).
16. There is a reason why the two towers are of different colours. The Catedral de Santa María was begun in 1471. It faces south-west, which is unusual. The Lisbon earthquake of 1755 damaged the north-west tower of the Cathedral, the so-called “Old Tower”, which was begun in 1678. It was not rebuilt until 1965. The “New Tower”, which is pinkish in colour, was built from 1692 to 1704. The stone used to build each tower came from different quarries, so the contrast in colour between the two towers is evident.
Bert says:
The German pilgrim (No. 14) is walking along the Calle Perpétuo Socorro in Astorga.