Day 20 Pernús to Niévares +-22km’s

I was up really early, long before the alarm. I call it the Camino alarm. Your brain starts walking long before you do. 

I packed up and left around 7:15am. The usual early morning dark clouds were gathering. I was fortunate, it did not rain today. 

The 1.7km walk from Pernús to La Llera was straight up. I prefer uphills early in the morning. That which goes up must come down and this time it was down slippery path ways. I don’t like them as it slows me down a lot.

The Del Norte is all about contrasts, a highway, asphalt farm roads, forests, mountains, parks and the beach. What more could you wish for. I think Del Norte could do with more Pilgrims. I did not see many today and I wonder how many took the turnoff to Oviedo to start Primitivo. I’ll have to see when I leave Gijón just how many Pilgrims I’ll find on the second half of the route. 

Thanks to the owner of Hotel Rural La Cosona del Fraile I have the most awesome place in the mountains for slightly more than an Albergue. I’m staying at Angels of House Peña Crespa about 2.5km’s from Niévares just off the Camino. I was collected at the church and then I need to go over the mountain tomorrow. This is my happy place. I’m in nature before heading into a busy city.


Good Morning from Baby.



Fresh morning Selfie.



Hotel Rural La Cosona del Fraile



Straight up to La Llera.



Old house



The 10th century Iglesia de San Salvador in Priesca is one of the most significant examples of Pre-Romanesque architecture in Asturias.







Door of the day.



Back to paths again.





There’s always something special on the Camino. Just look around.



Albergue in Sebrayo.



The first two Pilgrims I saw for the day 2hrs into my walk.



Views





Ayuntamiento De Villaviciosa



The town of Villaviciosa needs a proper tourist visit.







Iglesia de Santa Maria de La Oliva 





Fresh mountain water.



The decision to move to Primitivo or not.



Donativo Pilgrim offerings.





Different Signs



Views from Angels of House Peña Crespa



Angels of House Peña Crespa





The map to give you an idea where it is.



Mama cooked me the most amazing dinner. There was enough food for two people.















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