This morning, before we left for tonight's stop we took a detour to look at, and photograph, El Castro Coana, a hillfort which dates back to at least 4th century B.C.
Some views of a typical Asturias farm here.
After, we set of on the journey west, climbing high through the mountainous region, the visibility started to deteriorate due to the low cloud, and at one point it was so bad it was down to almost nothing. Lights on we pressed on, the journey was very stressful on a potentially fast dual carriageway. Things worsened, when the temperature gauge on the van started to rise higher than it has ever done before. After carrying on, for what seemed like an eternity, we started a descent, and when it was safe, and the conditions clear. Marge was stopped on the hard shoulder with bonnet open. After some thought, we realised an electrical fault meant our cooling fans did not come on if our lights were on.
Luckily conditions improved, and after our nerve was a little shaken we continued with our journey.
The roads are even quieter now, and the scenery a little more like France.
We stopped in a town to take a look around the Castelo de Vimianzo. There were some ladies there setting up a display of vegetables, the display of different types of sweetcorn was very interesting. We think it may have been something to do with a harvest festival/meal that evening.
Tonight we are staying with many other vans on the cliff top at Finisterre, known as ‘the end of the world’. It is here the pilgrims who have walked the Camino end their journey, and some throw their boots into the sea. The site is unspoilt, and many have left mementos such as scallop shells, stickers and even socks. You cannot help but feel humbled by the achievement of those who have made this journey.
Tomorrow we will turn back on ourselves and head east. We may stop at Santiago on our way.
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