26 May - Stage 1 - Oviedo to Venta del Escamplero - 12.8 km

Left Oviedo. Started to walk to Venta del Escamplero.

Followed metal shells in the road and yellow arrows - became lost many times - association needs to replace and add more direction finders. When I got into the country and the narrow road/paths the way had enough markers.

The roads are tiny roads between small farms. Cowbells with different tones could be heard. Sheep are in the fields. Not sure if these farms are able to support a family or if they are weekend farmers.
Ambled on. Had coffee and ham roll at Lloriana and followed arrows. One arrow said go right so I did, and was scared walking a very narrow path for about 2 km through bush and trees. Alone. Eventually, it came to a widened area and a way marker. Then up a hill, up, up, up.

Stopped at Venta del Escamplero for a lemon and beer drink, and lunch, and decided to stay at the hostel here. Only walked 12.8 kms today, but the next albergue is 14 kms away, too far. The food at this place is awesome. The albergue may be noisy - there are sheep in a field next door!

Dormitory

Noisy neighbours

View of the valley