Okay we're headed up into the hills now. We plan to short day maybe 17 or 18 km. Just getting out of Villafranco was a challenge. One of the streets on the Camino was completely torn up for the installation of a sewer system. There was a gap in the fences so we walked through on the dirt in between the houses where the work was being done. I guess we sort of led the way for a group of pilgrims that were trying to find a way through.
We stopped for a second breakfast at the little town. This very well mannered large dog was hanging out.
In Vega the church was open. This was highly unusual as perhaps one in ten houses of worship were open and unlocked.
Above Vega is a 9th century Saracen Castle on a promontory.
It is a reminder of why the knights Templar and the knights of Malta came to the north of Spain. They were invited here to protect the pilgrims from the Moors.
Tonight we had a hilarious dinner with two Italian men: Antonio from Milan and Antonio from Bologna. It was delightful and hilarious to hear them correcting each other.
The church looks very old and cozy, but probably very cold. Sounds like you had a lovely with the Antonio's.
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