My departure from Foncebadon this morning was the usual, up early and out the door. My first goal was to reach La Cruz de Ferro at 1550m. This really was a serious climb. I got to stop for brekkie at Manjarin, where breakfast consisted of a serious roll and cafe con leche.
Then there was the descent, some people see the descents as the profit from the earlier climb and I would have thought the same, but the descents are very tough on my legs. As much and all as I give out about the climbs, I'd take them over descents any day. Oh this was one serious descent into Acebo. I rested here for a bit and had time to just stop and reflect. My daily routine, what it has now become, and has been my norm. As I became more and more capable of physically, just pushing on. As each day comes to close, I continually get closer to my goal for Jack. Everything that I have been able to acheive, the support from home has been of monumental encouragement to me. The distance I have walked still overwhelms me, but I'm not finished yet.
Today, I have a spring in my step, because I will be meeting Ronan later on today. The plan is for him to be in Pontferrada by the time I get there, I have been looking forward to this for so long.
From Acebo it was then on to the town of Riego de Ambros, then into Molinseca. Another break here for a coke and an icecream. From Molinseca, it was a long walk in hot weather into Ponferrada. Where I eventually found the hostel and Ronan.
Check out the town where I met my son, Pontferrada, compliments of Google
My Prodigal son has arrived and we are here having a beer together!
HAPPY DAYS BUT THIS WAS A TOUGH DAY! 27km but adjusted is 29km coverred in a time of 7 hours. Tomorrow I'll be walking with my son, happy days!
SPECIAL HELLO TO JACK KAVANAGH THINKING OF YOU TODAY !
XX GER
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