Astorga to Rabanal del Camino

Today we left early to head towards the mountains. Nothing to steep and only 21.4 km. We are glad to be climbing as the views become fantastic. I play doctor to friends who have problems with aching feet, blisters and shin splints.
We end up in the mountain village of Rabanal, quiet and interesting. We attend evening mass by Benedictine monks sung in a Gregorian chant and Vespers. Great but not kind to Laura's feet as the standing portion was unusually long.
Pictures includes one of a pilgrim dressed up like a member of the knights Templar. He always seemed to walk by himself as other pilgrims may have thought him odd.