First thing we did after breakfast yesterday was to take our clothes to the local launderette. Mmmmmm… it was just so nice taking the lovely clean, fresh smelling clothes out of the tumble dryer. Little things like that can make such a difference to how you feel 😸😸. Llanes itself was a very pretty compact little town sitting on the estuary of Rio Carrocedo. Lot’s of tourists but thankfully not too many. All in all a good spot for a day off and it was good to become one of the tourists and just slowly wander around with no heavy bag on my back.
Playa Llanes
So, blisters protected, sore spots covered, toenails cut and ibuprofen replenished (this is just me by the way) we set off this morning heading for Cuerres.You’ll note there, I said heading for Cuerres, whereas we’ve ended up in Ribadesella. A nice shortish day was planned, ending up at a wooden eco lodge in Cuerres, however, upon arrival there were sheets of paper waiting for us telling us that they had suffered seven infestations of bedbugs this year and therefore we weren’t allowed to bring anything in with us, including our clothes. We basically had to shower and change into the pyjamas that they had provided for us all. This didn’t appeal at all, so we passed one of our beds onto a German girl who hadn’t booked and really didn’t to walk any further whilst we carried on another 5 miles into Ribadesella. I bet they regret building a wooden eco lodge now as the the little tinkers apparently seem to thrive in it.
I do believe we’ve passed the halfway stage now 😁👣😁👍
The weather was far better for walking today. A lot cooler and less humid. It was so nice not to have all our clothes sticking to us at the end of the day 🥵
They manhaul the largest eucalyptus tree they can find into the village, attach the flag and then the whole village joins in to raise it up and then somehow anchor it down.
Here’s a few other things spotted today
444Km, it’s getting closer
Camino Del Norte 
Perhaps it is a good thing that there is no room at the Hostels and you are having to make alternative arrangements – you may be avoiding all the bed bugs.
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More on bed bugs…”They can hitch a ride in luggage, purses, backpacks, or other items placed on soft or upholstered surfaces. They can travel between rooms in multi-unit buildings, such as apartment complexes and hotels.” Pretty resilient little critters then. But not keen on the smell of Lavender, tea tree or eucalyptus though. You could market your own anti bed bug eau de cologne and attract all the bees and wasps instead.
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Really look forward to and enjoying your blog each day. Inspiring achievements from both of you. Best wishes. Isobel
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Thanks Isobel, it’s good to hear you are enjoying it. Also good to hear that you are back to leading walks on Sundays again 🙂
Derek on Moto G6
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