17.5 km and 4:07 (see map).
A shaded walk under trees and by a river – the Río Valcarce – for much of the way. A lovely easy walk. Lots of small villages en route.
Bridge over the Río Burbia, at Villafranca del Bierzo.
Downstream of the bridge …
… and upstream.
Villafranca del Bierzo from the road out of the village.
The Camino follows the course of the Río Valcarce to Vega de Valcarce, on a path by mostly quiet roads.
Nearing Vega de Valcarce.
Thinking about alternatives to the long-haul flight home. An overland trek through the ‘stans, Mongolia, China, etc. has a certain appeal … in one of these.
A LWB Sll would do the trick.
Pretty countryside!