Distance travelled : 704.8 kms
Distance to go : 104.9 kms
Perfect Camino experience day. We are sleeping so well and enjoying the cooler walking days.
We are loving walking on more flat paths through farms with the company of so many pelegrinos of different nationalities...and more frequent bars /cafes.
We were able to order breakfast this morning, including freshly squeezed orange juice. What a great albergue with washers, dryers, great internet. A large noisy family group came in late but as soon as the lights were out at 10.30pm there was absolute silence.
Leaving Vilalba.
Beautiful stone houses.
Out into the countryside..
By the river....
Medieval bridges....
Guard dogs. ... and cats at every turn...
Hay harvesting and beautiful cottages..
More highly- decorated cemeteries.
Coffee breaks. I met up with Mark here. I was originally walking in front of him, day dreaming, and missed a vital turn. Suddenly I realised that there were no Camino signs after a few kilometres, so I backtracked, found the correct path up the side of an old building and hurried on in case Mark might be distressed (or out of his mind with worry) at my absence. Not a bit, he didn't even notice, he'd been happily taking photos .....another chapter in Divorce in the Camino..
Popular cafe decorations in this part of the world.
Not much wildlife in these parts. Some blame it on the non-native eucalyptus forests.
Still more medieval bridges.... this one is the notable Saa bridge, built with thick slabs of slate.
Wood-stacking another popular past-time on Galician farms
Yet another cafe - we entered despite the name.
We were bemused by this road sign - only 568 kms to San Sebastián by road and it has taken us over 700 kms by foot!
Mark never misses an opportunity to remind me that he is a Casanova...
A few stretches on the highway...
The public albergue in Baamonde - 6 euros - absolutely divine building with slate decoration.
We just arrived before it began to rain. More forecast for tomorrow.
We have been travelling with someone of these walkers for over week. Many Germans and some very friendly Spanish students. Many are self-catering, unlike us who sample every bar and restaurant possible. (4 euros for breakfast, 10 euros for a menu del Dia, 3 courses with wine and bread.
A splendid building with several bunk rooms and recreation areas.
The view from our bunks. You've got to love double-glazing.
Lunch at a typical Galician restaurant.
Great atmosphere.
Galician coffee with (probably home-brewed) Cognac. I will sleep well tonight...and this afternoon.
Coffee and cognac served with ceremonial presentation.
The church of Santiago de Baamonde. Gothic 14 th century. The forecourt is made up of 3 crosses and an oak tree to the right, with a chapel and creatures carved on to it.
A pelegrino.
All carved by a local artist.
There is a house museum (unfortunately closed today), which was originally the home of the acclaimed sculptor, Victor Corral, whose works feature in the garden.
Another comfortable and enjoyable walk today. We are loving the simple routines, the company and small town hospitality.
M&M
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