Day 9 Vigo to Redondela 19 km, Spain

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Day 12
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 5:44 PM
🌧 16 °C
Altitude: 22 m
Spain Redondela 42.287575, -8.60837142°17’15” N 8°36’30” W
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Day 9 Vigo to Redondela 19 km
April 12 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
7 am start. No problem getting onto the Camino. I didn't see any other Pilgrims for over 2 hours walking.

Beautiful cool day. Walked through urban and then forests.

A very steep pavement decline at the end. I used my trick of walking backwards.... My Chinese friend copied me and was delighted 🤣Read more
TravelerWhy do you walk backwards? To keep your toes from jamming up?
4/12/25Reply
TravelerIt uses a totally different muscle group. It takes the pressure off of your knees and especially quads. I a always use it with steep concrete/ pavement roads..... With extreme caution😉
4/13/25Reply
Traveler The sponge is a terrific idea! I always end up pulling the straps away with my hands.
4/12/25Reply
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