Final day on the Camino Invierno, and I set off with my 3 amigos after a delayed breakfast. (The server didn’t show up until 7:20, so there was a horde of impatient pilgrims at the door to the dining room!) During the morning, I struggled to decide between my rain jacket/pants and just umbrella. Of…
This morning the kitchen at the Hotel Eco Nos opened at 8:30. Since I had reserved a place in Ponte Ulla for tonight, I could take my time and enjoy the breakfast – probably the best I’ve had yet. There was a light rain for much of the day, but 17°C, so I didn’t use…
In Lalín, I had breakfast at the bar Tío Manolo across the street from the Hostal Caracas. Mis amigos had already left and they were going further than I today. The walk out of Lalín started in a linear park. You should follow the arrows, which are slightly different from the tracks I had on…
Not too much to say here but lots to look at. It was another nice walking day. I like to look at people’s veggie gardens, as well as the animals and larger agriculural activities. Today we saw what was probably a granite quarry. Granite features very prominently in all construction – from fence posts to…
I set off well-fed from the Hotel Vilaseco, on a beautiful day. There was some uphill work to be done to go up 500 m in elevation to Monte Faro at 1187 m. I found it not too bad because the grade was reasonable and there were many shady patches along the way. Near the…
The day started foggy but cleared up and got warm. It was a pleasant walk down to the newly-opened albergue at Diomondi. Well, it is open after a certain time of day, at least if arrangements have been made. I passed by in the morning, so paused to appreciate the exterior, but couldn’t get to…
Today was a good day, starting with coffee and orange juice at the bar attached to the hotel. A crew of train workers had just left. These Spanish bar/cafes are at the core to daily life in Spain. After a look back at the bridge, I found myself in a line of pilgrims, as the…
The Geezers had to gain some time, and I was still feeling ambivalent about this Camino, so I took the opportunity to solve one of the awkward accommodation stages (i e. having to detour to get accommodation). I jumped ahead with them by taxi, to arrive in a town with good transportation links so I…
I took a day off in A Rua, and found it quite dissatisfying. I knew that some other pilgrims from the forum (aka “the Geezers”) were due in town and was hoping to hear from them. I just finished a mid-day meal when into the restaurant they walked. That cheered me up and we made…
That walking distance included about 8 km walking around towns and backtracking segments! Some photos of the walking path… I thought I would stop in O Barco de Valdeorras. But I got there well before noon and didn’t know quite what to do with myself. It is a pretty town and the locals were going…
I am quite satisfied with my day. 20 km is modest, but I think I have only walked that distance one other time in 2.5 years. And it is 32°C. Luckily it has been overcast all day so I haven’t had the sun beating down on me. It is getting more humid – possibly thunderstorms…
I knew I had a leisurely walk for today – to reach the last of my reserved accommodation. My feet are doing well and my confidence is increasing, so tomorrow I might just wing it and walk further. My only concern is if temperatures go much above 30°C. I see those temps in the forecast…
My distances are not huge – I am taking 3 days to do what “most” people would do in 1 or 2. However, today I feel that I have earned my dinner. Plus dessert! I bid farewell to Guty at 8:45 am and by about 10:15 I had arrived in Villavieja. Don’t know why it…
Seeing Clarely 