The track through the woods is beautiful. The rain continued and was very heavy at times. There was running water on the track in places and also some very muddy patches and puddles. Walking round the edge and leaning on our sticks was effective.
The new road has meant that the Camino has been diverted and the stage is now much longer between Salas and Tineo. It is about 12km now between Salas and La Espina, with well signed diversions near Bodenaya up off the track and alongside the roadworks.
We walked into Bodenaya in the pouring rain and stopped under the shelter of the albergue for a snack bar and some water. (The albergue opens at 2.00pm.) Alejandro came out while we were there and we had a good chat. He offered us a very welcome cafe con leche and didn´t really expect a donation, but he got one anyway. The albergue is now his full time job. Then on to La Espina.
Before Bodenaya the rain was heavy but felt warm but it turned really cold afterwards. We arrived in La Espina cold (5C), and tired. We had been through plenty of mud and water but kept our feet dry OK. Ate in the little hotel (a very good meal) and went to bed. Damp!! Remembering the tip about ponchos Valerie slept with hers rolled round her to keep warm. A good thing that it had dried out quickly. Terry´s bed was OK. It was still raining next morning but not so hard. Breakfast was in the hotel and then we set off for Tineo, still in our wet weather gear with plenty of layers underneath as it was only 4C!!!
Photos:
Camino map signs show gradients
Leaving Salas
Camino in woods above Salas
Bodenaya albergue
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