I was a bit concerned about my feet, so chose to walk the shortest route for this stage, forgoing the more scenic waterfalls that Laurie checked out on the other side of the river.
Yesterday my problematic foot began to feel quite bruised on the bottom, so I switched to my newer shoes halfway through the day. The first pair seems to have given up the battle to support my feet, after about 300-350 km of use. I just hope the newer ones last to Santiago.
I enjoyed having all day to walk only 14 km. The weather turned out very nice, and I just dawdled along. Look at my stats for the day – moving time 3 h 22 minutes; non-moving time 3 h 3 minutes. Sounds like a perfect pace, no?
Here are a few random pics…
Here are some more favourite resting places…
Seeing Clarely 
Clare ,
your words “moving time 3 h 22 minutes; non-moving time 3 h 3 minutes. Sounds like a perfect pace, no?”
most definitely 👍… love that pace. Maybe it doesn’t work everyday or for everyone; but if you’re watching your ‘feet’ and don’t want to end up having to stop altogether. … it’s the best move. You put a lot of work, planning and effort to get to Spain – enjoy the moment. Dawdle when you want to. Take that time on the bench surrounded by red poppies. Perfecto.
the foot on left is showing the swelling. Is it tight tops on your socks exacerbating the swelling. I can only wear socks with loose tops or only to ankle height for that reason. keep safe with rest for that leg Clare. I want to see you arrive in Santiago with fuel left in your tank
Yes, the sock affects the swelling. I’m taking tomorrow off from walking. Thanks for your concern!