We have been so lucky with the weather. Mild temperatures to begin the day but not cold and then the heat seems to hit in the late afternoon after we have reached our destination. Today was through farming villages, two places to stop for food and refreshments, but a quiet walk with no traffic.
Mark was able to catch a bus from a village 1km away from the albergue.
In the dawn light a bizarre sight in a field with tall sculptures, dinosaurs and a mishmash of styles
An interesting tableau
A Rúa. Some pilgrims stayed at the Casa Rural in this village.
Perfect timing for coffee.
Also in A Rúa or Buscas is the Church of San Paio. There's obliviously an interesting and dramatic story to this saint, a child martyr, which I'm going to investigate.
A farmer's wife out early picking peppers.
An abandoned manor house.
Only a few small hamlets en route.
Lots of shade.
Our first view of Sigüeiro, a town dating back to the twelfth century but not much evidence of its historical past now. It is a modern service town.
Entrance to the town through a pretty park
I met Mark in the town square where lots of families were having pre-lunch gatherings at cafes. With each drink you were served with a small dish of cassoulet. Delicious.
An albergue in an apartment - 13 euros pp.
Our own room, kitchen and laundry facilities and central to the town.
And for dinner tonight?
Lots of gun shots along the way this morning and more as we enter the town. We thought it might be hunting season but we've been told there is a festival at the church. Noisy lot!
Tomorrow we arrive in Santiago..again. This walk has been the perfect pace and length to complete our holiday in Spain. We have met some lovely people with fascinating stories and backgrounds.
M&M
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