Stage 37 – Melide to Arzua 14km / 39km
Our latest start today, 9am. After last night, pretty good we thought. The back streets and bars of Melide seemed decidedly more peaceful as we… Read More »Stage 37 – Melide to Arzua 14km / 39km
Stage 36 – Airexe to Melide 22km / 52km
It started with the shots. A traditional galacian coffee liquer digestif taken after meals. The octopus was delicious, improved marvelously by the Spanish guy singing… Read More »Stage 36 – Airexe to Melide 22km / 52km
Stage 35 – Portomarin to Airexe 18km / 74km
Just good plain walking today. The crowds continue to thicken as daily departures from Sarria increase with summer. There are queues for cafes, toilets and… Read More »Stage 35 – Portomarin to Airexe 18km / 74km
Stage 34 – Sarria to Portomarin 22km / 92km
We’re out on the street, wet and shiny from the night’s storms, shortly after dawn, the sky still grey and threatening. Our albergue’s cafe is… Read More »Stage 34 – Sarria to Portomarin 22km / 92km
Stage 33 – Triacastela to Sarria 17km / 114km
A photo mosaic of today….so I can get myself up to date…. Another great although a lot warmer and we plan to get out a… Read More »Stage 33 – Triacastela to Sarria 17km / 114km
Stage 32 – O Cebreiro to Triacastela 21km / 131km and down day
The trinket shop was open early merchants eager to ensure departing pilgrims had every opportunity to deepen their spiritual journey. We’ve gone partial pilgrim with… Read More »Stage 32 – O Cebreiro to Triacastela 21km / 131km and down day
Stage 31 – Trabadelo to O Cebreiro 18km / 152km
After peeling our disposable sheets from the rubberized bunks in our private room (I bet the priest never did that), and readying ourselves for the… Read More »Stage 31 – Trabadelo to O Cebreiro 18km / 152km
Stage 30 – Cacabelos to Trabadelo 18km / 170km
Leaving Cacabelos over a high stone bridge we headed up the hill through lush farm land. It’s like a fruit bowl, there’s peach and plum,… Read More »Stage 30 – Cacabelos to Trabadelo 18km / 170km
Stage 29 – Cacabelos 24km / 188km
No news travels faster than fear and drama. We stop at a fountain for water where two ladies are seated. “Where’re you headed today’, one… Read More »Stage 29 – Cacabelos 24km / 188km
Stage 28 – Molinaseca 19km / 212km
Today was a delight. We awoke to glistening frosted rooftops and minus two degrees. Hugs and gracias’ all round with our host after a couple… Read More »Stage 28 – Molinaseca 19km / 212km