Day 4 Bodenaya to Campiello

Out the door by 0800, overcast and rain throughout the day. Way too much road walking – my shins and hips ache. Steep zig zag hills with some confusing way markings near the highway.

Past a former pilgrims hospital from the middle ages; gardens full of caldo greens. Saw a manicured bush that says "hola". Thru El Pedregal, to Santa Eulalia de Tineo, with the Capilla de San Roche (dark inside). Then followed the Friar's Walk with the sundial/metal sculpture of a pilgrim.

Lunch in Tineo at a bar, got a stamp from city hall, then food as advised for the “remote area”.

Magnificent views, the path itself through a forest of huge trees, with the valley unfolding below. Met an older fellow who has set up his home to encourage pilgrims. Took a photo of him with Eileen, so must send it to him. Heather everywhere, roses, blackberries, wind turbines abound.

Reached the Alto de Piedratecha – 796 m. Huge fields of corn.

Amazingly, an angel on a tractor stopped on the highway(safely!), then came to talk to us about accommodation and routes further on. He told us that the albergue at Borres was reportedly full.

Have a hotel in Campiello. Cold, and tired. Raining heavily. We are a varied group at dinner – French, Bavarian, Spanish, German, Canadian and American. The shared meal was delicious– vegetable soup, bread (hot with meat inside), pasta, tripe casserole, bean casserole, fresh fruit, yogurt. And yes, wine. :)