Nuevo Nomads

May 1, 2025, was our first day of walking. We started in Gijon and made our way to Aviles. This year, we started on a sunny day. It was a long walk, but less strenous than our first day from San Sebastian last year. We continued to walk along the coast of the Cantabrian Sea.We found pleasant beaches in Salinas, Playa del Aguilar near Cudillero, among others.

The walk meanders among pastures, forests and fields, with sheep, goats and cows grazing peacefully. Along the way, many houses in the small villages had small vegetable plots, with potatoes, cabbage, white beans and other crops. Crossing the landscape, we could not escape the pungent smell of manure emanating from the fields and animals around. We got relief in the eucalyptus forests, especially when the rain drizzle enveloped us. We walked through mud, asphalt, grass, gravel, and water as we traversed Asturias.

Asturia is for seafood lovers. We looked forward to a steaming bowl of fabada Asturiana, a mouthwatering plate of jamon serrano, the succulent and delicious garlic shrimp, all washed down with sidra.

Tips

1. You can send your luggage along your path. See https://www.elcaminoconcorreos.com/es/transporte-mochilas
2. Get a poncho to stay dry, it can rain any minute, even in May.
3. Servings are large, consider sharing appetizers and entrees.
4. Try Asturian Cider. It is refreshing and goes well with meals.
5. In Luarca, try the Centro de Bienestar Telvy for a therapeutic and relaxing massage by Chema.

Till next time.

Walk good