Villafranca del Bierzo to Ambasmestas. Rainbows and cats as the Camino follows the river valley. #caminodesantiago

Ponferrada to Villafranca del Bierzo. Autumn is starting , in the vineyards and the trees. #caminodesantiago

Foncebadon to Ponferrada: gorse, heather and broom, high into the mountains then down on slate and pebbles. Beautiful and challenging.

Astorga to Foncebadon: 27km. Into the mountains now, broom and heather and conifers. #caminodesantiago

Hospital de Orbigo to Astorga. The end of the meseta, into foothills through trees.

Villar de Mazarife to Hospital de Orbigo. Long straight roads through maize, friendly dogs and a jousting bridge.

Yesterday, Leon to Villar de Mazarife. Suburbs giving way to moorland. #caminodesantiago

Laundrette day in León. Tomorrow I start walking again.

Rest day in Leon. I wandered round the walls and did essential shopping (mostly soap). It’s market day! #caminodesantiago

Leon is gorgeous: magnificent cathedral, town walls. Well worth a visit.