Which was really Day 3, but as we didn't walk on the first day it didn't count, so....Day 2:
(Prefaced with a bit of Day 1, which was really Day 2):
The previous day's walk was short, quite easy and really quite pleasant....being as wot it was generally downhill and on good surfaces. The weather was nice too, it may have been a bit too hot. I was glad to be walking in my kilt....lots of ventilation y'see.
We'd started off from the same bar where we finished in April, it was still run by the same grumpy, shouty woman as before.
We spent the night at the very clean, modern and comfortable Xunta Albergue in Laza, it was a night of luxurious peace and quiet - we were the only peregrinos staying there. The cost was 6€ each.
That evening we ate down town and at least one of us (probably) drank too much.
Anyroadup, onto Day 3...or Day 4 if you're being pedantic:
This day wasn't quite so easy, but still pleasant: around 20km with about 1000m of ascent, mostly on good surfaces. And hot. Kilts are good for this sort of thing.
We set out at at around 6am (5am in real money) in order to avoid the heat of the day. It meant walking with headtorches for a couple of hours but it was quite lovely at that time of day.
Sunrise was just after 8am local time.
At As Eiras, 8km into the walk, the local Amigos del Camino had set up a small help-yourself cafe, we donated a few Euros each and took advantage of the facilities. Nice, this is what happens on the Camino.
Later, we stopped for a bite to eat and a cuppa at Cafe El Rincon del Peregrino in Albergueria.
The cafe owner has adorned the walls and ceilings with shells, each bearing the name of each peregrino who has called in. It was quite a sight.
Our planned stop for the night was at Vilar de Barrio, at another 6€ per night Xunta Albergue. Again this was a modern spotlessly clean affair. Odd that there was no cutlery or crockery in the otherwise excellent kitchen.
Once again we ate in the town, an excellent 3 course meal for 10€ each. There may have been beer involved too. But no wine this time. By order.
It had been a good day and Rob was proving to be a more than worthy walking pal.
More photo later...
Sounds excellent John, no bed bugs yet?
ReplyDeleteEnjoy :-)
No bed bugs...fingers and other cross able appendages are crossed though!
ReplyDeleteAll my kit has been sprayed with Permethrin so if there ARE any nasties around they'll meet their doom before biting me.
3 more days of walking to Santiago, we've made good time :-)
Gosh John, you are indeed having fun. Do you realise pilgrims are supposed to be wearing sackcloth and doing penance??????
ReplyDeleteI came across a young man doing the Camino a few years ago. He was definitely on a pilgrimage and was dressed for the part - not nice in 30degC.
DeleteMe? I'm happy to wear my 'technical' clothing!