Today we left our very peaceful Albergue at around 7:00am and made our way to Puebla de Sanabria, a beautiful town perched on top of a hill, where we last stayed 5 years ago when we did our epic walk from Gibraltar to La Coruña.
At the beginning we had to go on the road for a short while. After that it was all cross-country through woods and heathland. Again we noticed this fungus that seems to be destroying all vegetation. It was sad to note some old oak trees that have been infected. I hope very much that this does not cross over to the UK,
Of particular note today was the proliferation of flies. Hundreds of flies everywhere, making walking difficult as you have to swat the flies while trying to make sure you avoid any big stones on the paths. When we got to Otero de Sanabria, the last village before our destination, we talked to some of the villagers and complained about the flies. They all said "and yes, be careful there are a lot of bees around, as well". No sooner had they said that we both decided going on the road was a much better bet. After a long 6 kilometres we arrived at the outskirts of Puebla de Sanabria, where we stopped at an Hotel to have breakfast at 10:30am. Shortly after we arrived at our Hotel, the same one where we stayed those five years ago. It has been refurbished and is very comfortable.
There are two pharmacies in town yet both were closed and we had to hire a taxi to go the next village to buy some much needed medical supplies for our feet etc. Tomorrow we leave at 6:00am heading for Lubian, some 28 kilometres away.
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