Camino Day 16 to Foncebadon

Leaving at first light I didn’t have far to travel for some food. 6km and greeted by this guy has food available for pilgrims for donativo and has been doing this for 14 years. His parting words as I ventured on my way “have nice life” that’s the spirit of Camino captured simply right there. 
Approaching Astorga lovely views of the city. 
Ancient ruins surprising intact dating back from 100 - 400AD - again I’m loving the Mosiac. 




Into Astorga 2 coffees and a snack before exploring the town
Great looking establishment in Astorga CBD
The renowned Gaudi palace
Chapel in Astorga - I’m the tiny dot at bottom of picture 
A very old church in Rabanel del Camino

 The view from Foncebadon.. in a few kms it’s the highest point on the Camino Francés. Todays walking was mainly flat and uphill but not too exhausting. Staying at parochial albergue, donativo with communal prepared dinner. 

Todays km 37/total 549

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  1. AnonymousJune 6, 2023 at 3:46 AM

    Hi Deb you’re doing great time, photos and comments are great, blog is amazing like I’m travelling with you, so happy for you, love you.
    I’m having a lovely time in Darwin and it’s all great, thank you XMum

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