Mino to Betanzos

Taking 1/2 pain pill did not work.  Will have to see if I can get a refill on pain meds today.

We left albergue about 8, had coffee and pastry, hit trail about 830.  Very cloudy and foggy today, some drizzle, but not much.

We were joined on our walk this morning by the young man from England.  He stayed with us for about half hour, realizing he'd never cover 20 miles at the pace we walk. We said our goodbyes and he was gone.

Small villages and farms dotted our path today.  Roads and trails with drizzle and fog.

Our destination today was only 6 miles away.  I'm continuing to pamper my feet, want to be able to walk rest of way.  Some pain today, but not significant. My right shin developed a new pain, strained muscle I assume.  Will do some stretching when we get to albergue.

It was a peaceful walk today, quiet and calming. Paulette walked ahead at a quicker pace, I'm not in hurry and I stop to take photos frequently.

We arrived in Betanzos at 1130, albergue opens at 1pm. We found place for lunch right around the corner.  I am sitting in Plaza de Constitucion,  across from the Church of Santiago built in 15th century. I think about all the people, events, history that has taken place right here and it is mind boggling.

The stone work in this country is amazing. Many old homes and barns built completely with stone and are still used and maintained. Fences and walls built so many hundreds of years ago and still standing and serving their purpose. Beautiful craftsmanship. 

Starting to see a few vinyards, many small ones and then a few homes just grow for personal use. A few places created a carport out if grapes.

We haven't done laundry in few days, we are hoping albergue will have that available.  I'm starting to smell.

Went around corner to albergue, line of men, 60+ each of them. Loud, boisterous, and talkative, yet none speak English.   When we showed up at 1130, no one was at door, now there were 10 waiting in front of us.  There would be plenty of room,  albergue has 32 beds, but I don't really want to be climbing up and down, kinda scary at my age.

About 8 miles.

Day Twenty Done!