Up at 5:00 a.m. and out at 5:50. My dependable navigator, Isabella, got us to the ‘renfe’ train station in plenty of time for a quick breakfast and a bit of texting before boarding our 7:05 train. My foot is amazingly better after a day of not hiking and a couple of doses of good drugs. The train ride from León to Monforte de Lemos was absolutely gorgeous, into the mountains with lots of beautiful views and many, many tunnels. During our wait for the connecting train to Sarria, my dependable translator, Isabella, handled ordering lunch for us at a nearby bar. We arrived in Sarria in the early afternoon and registered in a really nice little albergue that feels like somebody’s historic home. After walking probably 2 or 3 kilometers today my foot feels wonderful, not perfect, but wonderful. I am so excited to be “restarting” the Camino in the morning.
Day #20
Sarria
Population 13,500 / Elevation 455 meters
Albergue Casa Peltre
Distance traveled today 194.9 km (train)
Weather sunny and mild.
Glad you got to experience a European train – they’re amazing and a great way to see much scenery. Yay that y’all can still walk the rest of the way – He will see you through.