Day 5
Villamayor-Viana-31.5km
It was dark as we set out, so extra care watching out for waymarks. Initially steep downhill, then fairly flat. Had travelled about 6km when I discovered an open flap in my sack, most of my toileteries were somewhere back on the track. Also realised that my feet were going to be a problem for some days yet. Coupled with that, Dave's leg was becoming a worry as it was very obviously swollen. Broke habits and treated ourselves to some pastries in Los Arcos. Surprised to find a bakery open so early on a Sunday. The pastries turned out to be stale, which was very much in keeping with the hatchet -face that sold us said items.
The Camino seemed even busier today- what is very striking is how slowly some walkers move, I imagine that their camino must last for months rather than weeks. Very meandering path today but eventually arrived in Viana in the rain.
Albergue was good but glad I managed to have a choice of bunks as here they were stacked 3 high. Was bemused by a guy in the dorm who was offering his hands-on healing services to young ladies but shunned all contact with male walkers.
Had dinner with a 70 year old man who had walk walked all the way from his home in the Black Forest. Were less impressed when he dissappeared at the appearence of la cuenta.
The "healer" was still offering free gropes as I fell asleep.