DAY 34: NOV 8 A LAXE TO CAPILLA DE SANTIAGUINO (33 KM) 47,514 STEPS

In the morning it was warm enough to dispense with gloves. The sun even peeked out occassionally. But by noon it started to drizzle and it gradually became heavier to the point where I had to put on my rain gear. Near the village of Prado the trail crosses over the Rio Deza  on a 10th century bridge. I wondered about the thousands of pilgrims that had crossed over the bridge over the centuries.

Ponte Ulla is situated in a deep valley. Naturally there was a steep descent to the city and similarly steep ascent on the other side. I had decided not to stay there since there wasn't an albergue and because I had some information that there was a brand new albergue in the hamlet of Capilla de Santiaguino some five kilometers further down the trail.

The steep descent into Puente Ulla

Looking back from the other side of the valley

The very new and modern albergue is literally located ......nowhere.

There are a couple of farms nearby and you have to walk a couple of kilometers down to the highway to find a bar. Once again I was the only occupant of the albergue. Surprisingly this albergue had seperate dormitories for men and women.