. . . light rain and a forecast of snow as I headed out at 8.45. The road was easy, the climb gradual. At El Ganso a coffee stop and a good chat with Grecia from Chile and Hassan from Lebanon, both now living in California and rather sceptical about the American Dream. Like many of the current camino crew, pressing on to Santiago and home for Christmas.
At Rabanal, a steady four hours, the municipal albergue is looked after by Fernando, who lives nearby. All very relaxed, beds instead of bunks, a wood burner the only heating, so likely to be chilly in the morning. Augustus and Alphonso arrive, to make it a geriatric trio. They are from Lithuania and both older than me. The others from Astorga have gone on 7 km to the next albergue. My legs wanted a rest and if I get started early tomorrow, the 33km to Ponferrada should be fine. The snow hasn't come yet, maybe by morning and sun to follow. That will be very nice.
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