Day 5 - Villavante to Astorga

Villavante to Astorga

Distance: 12 miles / 20 kms

Goal for the Day

Control some budding foot issues from yesterday's 17 mile hike.

Meaningful Moment

In Astorga, Linda and I shared a really memorable dinner at a local restaurant called Serrano. We had 4 items ranging from lightly seared tuna to a shellfish and fruit salad to shoulder of lamb and ending with a mousse and leche frita.

Random Thought of the Day

A blue sky in nice temperatures is peaceful. The meseta was easier to handle today with some climbing to break it up. Came across a pilgrims rest spot where the person provided all sorts of refreshment gratis. He just wanted us to go with God.

On the Road

A rather unremarkable day on the plains of Spain.


Morning sun breaking over the Spanish plain
River thru Villavante.
On the Meseta again
A roadside reststop for pilgrims
Along the way


A small garden by the hostel in Astorga

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