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Planning a “25 km or less” Camino on the Invierno
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[QUOTE="Theatregal, post: 894743, member: 22852"] I walked the Invierno in June 2019. Due to problems with my luggage which delayed my start from Ponferrada, I didn’t walk to the stage to Villavieja. To keep to my schedule I took a taxi to Villavieja. [B]Day 1[/B] walked to Las Medulas. This is my memory and notes from the stage between Villavieja and Borrenes. A quiet, foggy morning, starting through the village. I did have bit of a scary moment past the church when 4 dogs charged out of a driveway barking. They ran in front and then quite closely behind me for a few seconds as I continued walking, but then went back to their driveway. I also encountered the famous fierce mastiff but he’d obviously aged since the last accounts I’d read of him. He tottered out, barked a bit but then went back to his yard. A pleasant walk through the village and into the woods. Soft paths, ancient chestnut trees and wildflowers. As the path started to descend, the fog and mist were lifting and suddenly, there it was! Castillo de Cornatel. A lovely sight high on the hill with the remains of the mist moving past and the colours of the foliage on the slopes. The attendant arrived in the parking area below the castle just as I did and he said the castle would open at 11:00am, in 20 minutes. He also told me that entry is free for pilgrims with a credential. I didn’t find the walk up to the castle particularly tough or steep. Though I think now, perhaps it was because I hadn’t walked from Ponferrada! The attendant stamped my credential, gave me some historical info and left me to wander on my own. I was the only one there and I spent an hour or so exploring the site, taking photos of the stunning views from all directions of the castle walls as well as a variety of flowering plants and lichens growing on the stone walls. For those interested in stone wall ecosystems :) Leaving the castle, part way down the path is the sign for “the most beautiful bench in Bierzo”. It really is worth it to follow the path to the bench for a spectacular view and different perspective of the castle. Continuing on to Borrenes. Bar Casa Marisol was open, where I had a nice conversation with Marisol and a delicious lunch of eggs, potatoes and salad, before continuing on Las Medulas. [/QUOTE]
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