Distance to go : 79.9 kms
Today was cool, fairly flat walking and quite social as we took advantage of cafes, being warned that there may be a shortage of food today.
After a few kilometres on the highway after leaving Baamonde we found the 100 kms waymarker.
We crossed into an oak forest, over a 14th century bridge. Here with Lena and Caroline, German cousins, who work in the theatre and circus in Germany.
The enchanting 14 th century chapel of San Alberte.
The crucifix outside the church.
It was strange walking through a native forest after so many experiencing eucalypt plantations.
Some of the wildlife we hoped to see.
Many of the houses, ancient and modern, had attached circular stone ovens.
Just off the track at Raposeira was a small albergue and cafe. Just gorgeous. Very Celtic with its stone finish and fixtures. It has an 8 bed dormitory.
We chatted to a Czech girl involved in the organisation of the Prague Fringe festival and a very friendly Frenchman, who has walked from near Paris, having quit his job and sold his apartment to walk and reconsider his options.
We passed another small albergue in Meson.
Another welcome stop and catch up.
We followed the bread van through the villages and then discovered the grocery lady.
A herd of cows out for a gourmet lunch.
A small horreo for storing grain.
After an interesting morning passing through villages we moved on to a rocky plateau.
It was a long boring stretch.
Then back on the tarmac for the last hour or so.
Some pelegrinos resting. There were not many albergues along the way, so some people opted to walk the full 40 kms from Baamonde to Sabrado dos Monxes.
We were lucky to get two beds at Casa Roxica, a small 11 bed albergue in a tiny hamlet. This was recommended to us a few days ago and we were able to pre-book. This means we only have 15 kms tomorrow to our destination. 10 euros and 7.50 euros for dinner.
Fabulous haven on the highway for the many walkers passing. The owner has a shop, bar and accommodation and manages the crowds with great skill.
The dormitory. It has 3 bathrooms, washing facilities (washers and dryers) and a small dining
area. I am so pleased that we could get a reservation, otherwise Mark would have
considered walking the full 40 kms in one hit, which would have put a lot of added
tension in our relationship..
A lovely meal, cooked by our hostess, with good company and some wonderful translators.
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