• Starting Point: Tosantos
• Ending Point: Agés
• Daily Distance: 14.17 miles (22.8 km)
• Total Distance: 165.83 miles (266.87 km)

Today was a lovely hike through the Oca mountains. We weaved through beautifully shaded forest paths. There were quite a few steep ascents and descents. My legs were quite tired by the end of the day. 
A new walking companion joined us for the day. His name is Tomas and he is from Cologne, Germany. We enjoyed chatting during the day. He told us about Germany and asked us questions about the U.S. health care system and our current President. Tomás is a big fan of HBO and, like me, loves Game of Thrones. 

During a particularly long stretch of the forest hike, I heard Spanish dance music whirling in the breeze. Looking down the path, I see bright colors and flags. It was El Oasis de Camino! An entrepreneur found a need – seats and refreshments- and filled it. It was on a donation basis, pay what you can, and just the thing I needed. After resting my feet and drinking an orange soda, it was time to hit the trail again. 

While on the trail, we also happened upon a snake that had a round head and looked more like a giant worm. 

There was also some fun rock art on the hike today. 

When we arrived in Agés, we say adios to Tomas and check into our albergue. Our room had 6 bunk beds in it. Dinner was a communal affair with a tasty cream of pumpkin soup and paella. Then it was off to bed…