Day 28: From Otur to La Caridad

Day 28: From Otur to La Caridad

Date11 Aug ( Sunday )
WeatherToday the weather was very hot approaching 86° f with humidity. Probably over 80%. Made it really good that we chose to ship our backpacks today to our next destination. Also lots and lots of sun so it was a tough hike today. But glad to be finally resting.
Today's Distance: 15 miles /  24 km
Route and StatsRoute Video
Total This Camino: 225 miles.
Total 2024 Caminos: 339 miles
Total All Caminos: 2339 miles
Lodging: Albergue de La Xana @ 20 €
Total Lodging: $ 1440
Planes: $ 1500 (round trip)
Total Planes /
Travel Insurance: 		$ 2100 / $ 246
Buses / Trains / Taxis: $ 
Total Buses / Trains / Taxis: $ 240
Food: $ 40
Total Food: $ 780

On The Road

Had good long stretches where we were in forest or at least lots of vegetation. 
In the corn fields often. 
Unfortunately there was still some significant amount of road or pavement walking.

Random Thought of the Day

One more day of hiking tomorrow. Then it is a nights sleep, followed by the next day a 7 hour bus ride back to Bilboa where it all started just under a month ago.

Meaningful Moment / Notable Memories

Both Deb and I are commenting that after all this time it feels like our bodies are just beat. 

It might be psychological because I know I'm at the end of this Camino. Had I still a couple more weeks to go, would I be feeling differently? 

But with just 13 Mi left, I'm ready to come home.

Deb and I just discussed the plans for tomorrow. It seems incredible how we talked about having a lazy day of hiking, after the get-go of the past month.



Typical of the bridges here. They  span the valleys rather than introducing graded curves.





Villapedre church







Piñera church




City of Navia on the estuary Ria Navia







In the corn fields between Barqueiros, Jarrio and Mohías.







La Caridad dinner



Very interesting combination of ingredients for the salad to include walnuts and raisins and tuna fish 

The other dish is scrambled eggs with mushrooms and shrimp.


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