Herrerias to O Cebreiro - 10km

Today we walked 10km from Herrerías up to O Cebreiro. It was short in distance but definitely the steepest section of the Camino so far. We tested our fitness thats for sure and felt really good. The views were absolutely stunning, starting in shady forests, then opening up onto rolling mountains.

Just outside Herrerías, we passed a spot where horses were waiting to carry some pilgrims up the mountain. We passed through gorgeous villages like La Faba and Laguna de Castilla, where the only sounds were cowbells and birds.

We arrived in O Cebreiro mid-morning, so we had a really relaxing day having lunch with the crew followed by a long nap. The village is absolutely beautiful, stone houses, thatched roofs and never ending mountain views. It sits in the Galicia region in northwest Spain, known for its Celtic roots.

We went to the pilgrim Mass at the church where the Eucharistic miracle is said to have happened around the 11th or 12th century. All the pilgrims received a blessing for the rest of the journey to Santiago. Most of the service was in Spanish, but was a great experience. Some pilgrims read the pilgrim prayer in their native language, which was really quite moving.

We have around 22km ahead of us tomorrow to
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