Back into the valley today which meant back into the mist and fog. It wasn’t something I was entirely pleased about nor the amount of towns we were to walk through today as well. Something that had to be done though. So today’s photos aren’t the most exciting ones.

Quiet street in a small town at dawn, with traditional stone buildings and festive lights. A sign for 'Estrella Galicia' is visible, adding to the charming ambiance. — Leaving Molinaseca

A street scene featuring a tall Christmas tree adorned with lights and a star at the top, with a misty background and a person walking on the road. — Lit up like Christmas

We got up early and left town at around 8am with the sun not quite up yet either, just a little light in the sky. Molinaseca wasn’t covered in fog as it’s not quite in the valley so we had clear skies on our way out.

Foggy morning view of a winding road lined with bare trees and shrubbery, with soft pink hues in the sky. — The road out of town

A person walking on a foggy road surrounded by trees and distant mountains during early morning light. — Looking back at the mountains where we’d come from

Early morning view of a winding road leading towards mountains with a soft mist and a pastel sky during sunrise. — Ponferrada under the fog up ahead

he next town we had to pass through was Ponferrada 5km down the road which is quite large with about 60,000 inhabitants. As our town had nothing open for breakfast including the hotel we stayed at and we planned to grab a bite to eat here.

A man smiling while holding a piece of pastry in a bakery cafe, with a backpack visible behind him. — Smashing the vanilla slice

We found a little bakery/cafe opposite the castle and ate a hearty meal there. Bacon, sausage and eggs with a couple of large black coffees. We finished that off with a vanilla slice. Yummo!

A foggy view of an old stone castle surrounded by mist, with a quiet street and a bench in the foreground. — The castle in the mist and fog

We then followed the Camino arrows out of town through some parks and what seemed to be the wealthier part of town. The Camino continued and so did the fog and mist. Plenty of people were out for their morning walk, jog or bike rides.

Pathway lined with trees showing autumn foliage, with scattered fallen leaves on the ground and a misty background. — Autumn still showing its colours

A person walking along a foggy road lined with trees that have autumn-colored leaves, creating a serene and mystical atmosphere. — Heading out of Ponferrada

A person walking through a foggy corridor with graffiti on the walls, including the word 'Compostilla'. — Through a tunnel with Santiago painted on the side

A hiker walking along a foggy dirt path, surrounded by low shrubs and a stone wall, with mist obscuring the view ahead. — Looking very grey

A foggy road lined with trees, creating a mysterious and muted landscape. — The misty morning continues

Two people walking down a foggy road with a faint outline of a building in the distance. — Met some more pilgrims today

An individual walking down a foggy road, surrounded by mist and faint outlines of trees and buildings in the background. — Local out for a walk

A foggy pathway with a distant view of a house and a tree, creating a mysterious atmosphere. — Hard to tell what the landscape is doing with all this fog

A misty landscape with a winding dirt path and silhouettes of trees, capturing a moody and foggy atmosphere. — Eerily peaceful

Fog-covered vineyard landscape with a winding dirt path. — Passed through some vineyards

A foggy street scene in a small town with buildings on either side, featuring a sign for 'Camino de Santiago' and directional signs. — A small town we passed through

A hiker with a backpack walking along a gravel path surrounded by fog and dry grasses.

A dirt path winding through a foggy forest, lined with tall, bare trees and fallen leaves on the ground.

A person walking along a street with a backpack and trekking poles, with buildings and trees in the background. — Sunshine!

We passed through a couple of more towns and the sun finally came out again. Yay! The scenery definitely not as dramatic as yesterday’s but it was good to feel the warmth and see the surrounds. When it’s misty and foggy everything looks the same and it’s a bit depressing and dull.

Rolling vineyard landscape under a clear blue sky with distant mountains in the background. — Lovely vineyards in the sunshine

We continued on out of this town alongside the road for awhile till we were pointed off the path onto a dirt road through the vineyards. While we were walking here we could see and hear plenty of shooting going on. The farmers were out with their dogs shooting either rabbits or birds, I don’t know which. At least we seemed to be far enough out of the way to be out of harms way.

A dirt path surrounded by dry grass and shrubs, leading towards distant mountains under a clear blue sky. — The track we walked on

A scenic view of rolling hills covered in vineyards, with a clear blue sky and distant mountains in the background. — More vineyards in the afternoon sun

A scenic view of a hillside village with houses and trees, surrounded by mountains under a clear blue sky. — Our town Villafranca for tonight

That’s it folks. Hope you found it okay. It was a bit of an anti climax after yesterday’s walk but we got it done. Ravenous for dinner now but the restaurant doesn’t open till 8pm, will have to wait. See you soon.

Adios Molinaseca – El Camino Day 17

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