Today was much more enjoyable after it rained all day yesterday. We were drenched.
At 1pm, after 20 kms we arrived in Villaviciosa just 3 kms from this evenings accommodation at Albergue La Ferreria. Villaviciosa is famous for its cider. We had passed orchard after orchard on our approach to the town.
In town we bumped in to Carlos and Mirtes (Winifred) and decided to go together for lunch. A local bartender recommended Casa Milagras reasonably priced homed made fare.
We ordered the menu del dia and were treated to four courses. The first a thick fish soup heavy with shell fish. For course 2, I enjoyed a bean stew with boiled rice. Course 3 was a spanish sytle minced beef, eggs and chips. Finally, I ordered flan (set cold custard with a syrupy sauce) for desert. The meal included a bottle of Rosé and bread rolls. All this for 11 Euros. No wonder they take two hour siestas. You need that long to get through lunch.
Tomorrow is a hard day as we have to walk 28 kms (climbing 440m) to Gijon. Sheila and I are both looking forward to hitting the outdoor shops. We have been been experiencing pilgrim envy because we don’t have all the neccessary kit.
Wandering Boomers 
Four courses???? The life of a Pilgrim is not all sack cloth and ashes then. Sounds like the experience is enriching in more than one way. Love to you both 🥾👠🎒👜
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