We finally have an internet that will post our pictures, yay! So posted the missing days a short time ago.
Leaving El Acebo.
Spectacular scenery going down the mountain.
Ruins all along the way.Today started out beautifully, in the mountains with a bit of threat of rain. We could see Pontferrada in the distance and saw the helicopters circling. We have finally figured out the bike races we have been seeing and they are part of Pontferrada 2014, the Cycling World Championships. Began Feb 20 ended today.
Never been so close to a helicopter taking off.A beautiful walk into Pontferrada with one stop to wait for a helicopter to take off from a soccer pitch. Once into town it was an obstacle course to get through town. The nice thing is that pilgrims are afforded so much respect that they had special signs to get us through the city. By the time we had crossed the course 3 times we had seen about 5 laps of 18. There were Canadians in it but they flash by so fast and we had no idea what the jerseys looked like.
Ponteferrada in the distance light rain off and on all day.
Peloton after the 4 leaders. 
Race in front of the Castillo Templarios, lots of Templars walking around. Blair looking very cool considering the crowds of people.
Spectators using the castle lawns to get a better view. Doesn't show but sidewalks were near impassable.We have come to dislike entering an leaving cities and pavement. But we are down to less than 200 km and no big cities until Santiago :)
Leaving Pontferrada, had to use the middle of the road as the race spectators parked on the Camino.
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