Distance to go : 170 kms
All the planets aligned today with an easy exit from Ribadeo (despite the lack of waymarking), cool, overcast weather with a pleasant breeze and excellent tracks and minor roads. Very comfortable day despite the 30 kms.
This hospice/ chapel was on one of the minor roads out of Ribadeo. It is dated at 1555 and was an original pilgrim hospital.
When the waymarking began it served us very well all day.
Out of the city and into the countryside - dairy farms, market gardens and cornfields.
Last view of Ribadeo to the left and the very attractive town Vegadeo on the right side of the bay. (We drove through there on the bus yesterday).
We were in eucalyptus forests most of the day, skirting the highway and around hills into valleys.
Stone houses with slate roofs and minimum decoration, unlike in the houses in The Asturias.
The smaller, rectangular horreo.
Small ancient churches in little hamlets.
Hydrangeas in every colour in immaculate gardens.
Spectacular views of farming hamlets, the mountains and forests.
Some local information about the route in Gallicia.
Not many fountains or opportunities for food, but this community in Villamartin Grande provided a room with shelter and food in vending machines.
Pleasant walking with expansive views.
A tortilla in the small town of St Xusto.
Shady paths for the long entry into Lourenza.
First view of Lourenza. Not a particularly impressive sight.
Lourenza was built up around a Benedictine monastery, San Salvador. The Baroque facade was designed by Casas y Novoa, who also was responsible for the cathedral in Santiago.
Details in the monastery's facade.
Highly decorated pipe organ
A surprising bit of grandeur across from the cathedral.
Perched at the end of town is our hostal, La Union. 50 euros a double. Again not the most auspicious establishment but our room is clean (with bath!).
We have a balcony for drying our clothes. Quite hot now at 6pm after such a mild day.
Tasty Menu del Dia (11 euros ) at O Pipote with Australians, Carol and Mick.
M&M
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