Villaviciosa

May 31. Villaviciosa

We left our albergue in La Isla at 7. Today is a short day because we are only going 22k. It is the only way we could divide up a long stage. We are on the central coastal area of Asturias known for its horses. Don't expect to only see a cow when you hear a cow bell. Today we walked through villages and hamlets. Once again many Eucalyptus Forests. A lot of the native trees have been supplanted by the Eucalyptus. They were introduced because they grow fast and were originally used to shore up mines and to make paper. The conservationists are concerned. The views of the fields and the horses and cows are splendid. According to one of the locals we spoke to yesterday there has only been 2 days of sun since Jamuary. This makes for beautiful green fields. Unfortunately, for those walking the paths a muddy, slippery mess awaits; and, you need tenacity to win the day. After slogging through the mud we arrive in Villaviciosa. A lovely city with lots going on. We checked into our rooms, showered, shopped and went out for a delicious late lunch. Tomorrow, Gijon a challenging 27K away with a 400 meter climb followed by a 200 meter one.

Morning sun, the first time we have been dry all day.

Days don't seem to be getting easier. Ups and downs continuously.

Once off the road mud plagues us.

You must have planning stops.

A man in deap thought.

Can you imagine the time.....

People aren't important here, the sunshine is.

Always the views....

Another 1.5 hours we will be there in the distance.

The Camino fighting back. Kilometers of this stuff. Joan wearing her wet washed clothes from yesterday.

Yesterday's wash getting dried at Cafe del Sol, Villaviciosa

Stu uses MotionX-GPS on the iPhone and is sharing with you the following track:

Name:		Villavicisoa
Date:		May 31, 2013 6:48 am
Map: (valid until Nov 27, 2013)		View on Map
Distance:		21.9 kilometers
Elapsed Time:		5:32:22
Avg Speed:		4.0 km/h
Max Speed:		11.2 km/h
Avg Pace:		15' 09" per km
Min Altitude:		0 m
Max Altitude:		186 m
Start Time:		2013-05-31T04:48:43Z
Start Location:
	Latitude:	43º 29' 04" N
	Longitude:	5º 13' 40" W
End Location:
	Latitude:	43º 28' 52" N
	Longitude:	5º 26' 06" W

 

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