My time in Ponferrada has been great.  It is a beautiful old town with a great view of snow capped mountains in the distance.  It is peaceful, lovely and always offers a nice free pincho when ordering a beer or wine.  The town has a great old castle on the edge of the river.  Free on Wednesday’s it made for a nice stroll.

In addition the old town is pedestrian only with a wonderful old buildings.

As I head out to the big city of Rome I suspect I will miss the quiet solitude of Ponferrada and the small villages nearby.