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…