Today's challenge was to slow down. Now that our equipment and muscles are broken in, we need to focus on not breaking down. We passed the 100km count-down marker. 60 miles to go!
Sarria is a busy town. The Camino happens to run through it. We meet more people every day. There is a bit of a commuter crush, but no road rage.
Some of today's sites: a Halloweeny full moon over a cemetery, a Galician bagpipe player, a donativo (rest stop with free food, asking only for a donation), a 600 year-old tree, the 100 km marker and more beautiful landscape.
During our laundry run we met a German man who described a German Camino around the Mosel River. Earlier, we learned of Olaf's Way and Sigfried's Trail in Norway and Sweden. So many options, including the other Camino de Santiago Routes. I may never stop walking.
We made the 16 miles to Portomarin with the final steps, literally steps... lots of steep ones. It's a one-road town for walkers. There is also upscale dining for regional locals. We found some really good seafood paella.
Something unique here is the church. It is massive. It is hundreds of years old. So far, nothing unexpected...Inside, however, the decor was sparse. After viewing so many Spanish baroque places of worship, this was exactly the opposite of my expectations.
Sarria is a busy town. The Camino happens to run through it. We meet more people every day. There is a bit of a commuter crush, but no road rage.
Some of today's sites: a Halloweeny full moon over a cemetery, a Galician bagpipe player, a donativo (rest stop with free food, asking only for a donation), a 600 year-old tree, the 100 km marker and more beautiful landscape.
During our laundry run we met a German man who described a German Camino around the Mosel River. Earlier, we learned of Olaf's Way and Sigfried's Trail in Norway and Sweden. So many options, including the other Camino de Santiago Routes. I may never stop walking.
We made the 16 miles to Portomarin with the final steps, literally steps... lots of steep ones. It's a one-road town for walkers. There is also upscale dining for regional locals. We found some really good seafood paella.
Something unique here is the church. It is massive. It is hundreds of years old. So far, nothing unexpected...Inside, however, the decor was sparse. After viewing so many Spanish baroque places of worship, this was exactly the opposite of my expectations.
Looking forward to tomorrow's surprises. We're off to Palas de Rei.
