We had to catch a bus yesterday. The photo above shows Ed waiting at the stop. A sliver of the Atlantic ocean –actually, the Bay of Biscay– can be seen in the distance. The man who walked by was a local farmer (retired) using a staff.

After starting with a heavy downpour, the day turned partly sunny and very humid. While southern Spain has suffered from huge rains and floods, our northern slice has been blessed with good weather. There are still a stunning variety of wildflowers and only a few traces of autumn, seen in the bountiful apples, pumpkins and tomatoes we pass on the road.

A long and steep climb was rewarded with a visit to one of the oldest churches on the Camino. In San Salvador at the top of the hill in tiny La Priesca, 9th century frescoes can still be seen. The colors and shapes are faded but lovely. It’s amazing that they have survived more than 1,000 years, despite the local humidity!