Day 25, Portomarin to Palas de Rei, 27km

We have somehow got our day numbering mucked up. Today is the 25th so that should be the title day number. Does it matter, not really.
Another day amberling along country lanes and footpaths. As Paul W said yesterday, pilgrim numbers have risen dramatically. At no moment on our 27km day were we alone. If you stop for a moment you are passed by 20 people. An Australian couple I spoke to briefly had not expected such crowds and were overwhelmed and underwhelmed at the same time. It is what it is.
There have been two fat American priests on the trail and we finally spoke to one of them today. Paul was naturally forward and suggested to the priest that he was on a weight loss Camino. Thankfully he laughed. He is from a Parish outside of Houston (Texas) on a sort of sabbatical celebrating 10 years since ordination. Somewhat weirdly he is wearing his priest dog collar. You don’t see doctors wearing stethoscopes on the trail. The conversation didn't last long enough for us to ask the why question. Maybe tomorrow.

The weather has not been good with occasional showers and more rain on the way. Raining now so relaxing in bunks. In-house dinner is not until 8 pm. Normally the dinner at albergues are at 7pm so a very Spanish eating time for us. Cafe's during the day are getting expensive. 8€ ($15) for a simple lunch. Up from 5€ on earlier sections. Due to the colder weather beer consumption has decreased so budgets still on target. My photos are a bit rubbish today. Phone may be on its way out. 65km to go.Read more