Day 22: From Llanera to Avilés

Day 22: From Llanera to Avilés

Date5 Aug ( Monday )
WeatherTemperatures started in the high '60s reaching the low 70s in the afternoon. Had lots of cloud covered throughout most of the day. Humidity was moderate.
Today's Distance: 15 miles / 24 km
Route and StatsRoute Video
Total This Camino: 158 miles.
Total 2024 Caminos: 271 miles
Total All Caminos: 2271 miles
Lodging:
Total Lodging: $ 1130 
Planes: $ 1500 (round trip)
Total Planes ( + upgrade ) /
Travel Insurance: 		$ 2100 / $ 246
Buses / Trains / Taxis: $ 
Total Buses / Trains / Taxis: $ 240
Food: $ 19
Total Food: $ 569

On The Road

8:00 a.m. On the road 

1:15 p.m. Energy recharge at Cafe Bar Evicieali El Chango in Cancienes. Just under 5 Mi to go. Hard to believe it's going to be close to a 15 mile day because it's not supposed to be. It's only supposed to be 13.
Had a nice nice lunch with Deb on the road today.


1:50 p.m. Back on the road. Entering the outer ring suburbs of Avilés. Even though it's still some distance to go, I can't wait to get to the hotel.

3:10 p.m. Now on the outskirts of Avilés. Obviously we've entered a very urbanized area, which is always kind of soul sucking. But the advantage is that the way the buildings are laid out, we're walking in the shade. 

4:00 p.m. At the hotel Alda Palacio Valdez.

Random Thought of the Day

One more week of this Camino and it's over
Two nights in Avilés: Monday and Tuesday.
Booked a Casa Rural: Wednesday
Donativo albergue: Thursday
Then four more days of hiking
And it's all over but the return to Bilbao and then Rochester

Meaningful Moment / Notable Memories




So so cute


Green green hills and dales


This is great country to walk through


Off of pavement


Back on pavement



This bridge over a very deep valley and the rest spit below are on opposite sides of the road







Welcome to Avilés 



14 Mi after starting the day. Just a little farther to the hotel.



Two nights here to enjoy this amazing Spanish City






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