Novellana to Luarca - Trees are falling at my feet

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If a tree falls in the forest, does anybody hear?’ It was a tough walk today- the rain eased but the following winds were gale force at times. I looked down, I looked up, I turned my back, I even swore several times but no one heard me - so did I really swear? 🤔

Apart from the weather the last few days have been magical- San Esteban (pictured) and Novellana were beautiful coastal rural places - wonderful hospitality. That’s what sustains us when our feet hurt, we are alone, and the wind blows in our face - as well as a good breakfast (this morning’s).

Great - the rain has eased.

The blue sky was smiling at me - but then - the first wash out . . .  Off with the shoes and socks, keep the phone safe and dry, and set off.

Made it ~ note my wonky toenail - not the boots - I stubbed my right foot on a rock days back.

Luz, the hospitalera from Novellana warned to expect 5 or 6 of these over the first few hours- so I decided to take to the highway for a while - sort of similar in distance but flatter and safer as well. Wet steep forest paths with running streams are not fun.

The ocean came back.

After a while on the bitumen, I got back to the path.

To middle earth . . . [btw I met a peregrino who is using the ‘Walking to Mordor’ app - it’s about 3000 kms if you’re interested]

As the day passed I came across so many obstacles. 

And then . . .

Limbo No. 5!

It was unnerving- then the wind began to gust again. I sheltered for lunch (thanks Cahoots I finished my Father’s Day gift) and a rainbow appeared.

Interesting- this part of Asturias seems to have neglected signage about the Camino as well as generally. Without a phone it would be hard to know where you are. There are few village/town signs.

It rained again. 

Thankfully the last few kms into Luarca were marked well and smooth. I was grateful for that.

And for the albergue - I was the first to arrive.
Whenever trees fall at your feet, but you get to where you’re going- it’s good to be grateful - and then go and have some dinner.















Comments

  1. Anonymous5 November 2023 at 00:31

    Wow mate, this is an epic walk in these conditions! Have you got any dry gear?? Glad you are safely in for the night and that your sense of humour hasn't deserted you. Onward peregrino, buen camino, Neils

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  2. Anonymous5 November 2023 at 06:48

    Yes crazy weather over the past few days - even the birds were flying backwards at times -M🎸

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