Day 29 Palas de Rei to Boente

Day 29 Palas de Rei to Boente 21 km

This morning, I set off at 06.30 with the intention of reaching Boente, a distance of 21 kms, within a timeframe of 5 hours.

It has been delightful to depart early in the mornings. I have witnessed the landscape awakening to a new day, and the birds rejoicing at dawn.

As usual, the path was well-marked and consisted of a wide variety of trail types, some more natural than others.

It's amazing how the age-old trails work together with the farms or villages they pass through.
I've sometimes felt a little uncomfortable walking so close to people's homes, but it's likely that the trail existed long before the property was built.

One of my favourite aspects of the pilgrim walk has been the design of the old churches in the small towns along the way.
I am uncertain about the current status of these churches, but they serve as a testament to the requirements of the pilgrims during the time when the Camino was truly a journey of faith, rather than a modern-day trek.

The Spanish cuisine, in this region, is renowned for its delectable 'pulpo' (octopus) and equally tasty 'Tarta De Santiago', a dense almond cake, both of which I had the pleasure of sampling last night.

Today's walk seemed to be long and repetitive. The climate was humid, with extensive stretches of winding paths and dense pine forests. As I approached Boente, I could not wait to take my shoes off and soak my feet. Hopefully my last few days will not be hampered by blisters, that were attempting to return.Read more