La Portela he Valcarce to Santa Maria

I left this morning at 7 ish had my breakfast. It was a nice stay room was warm and bed was comfy. I continue to walk. I was expecting to do 29 miles today. I didn't really see if this was halfway. I am just worried about having a place to stay no more alburgues. Although I did book one for 15 dollars just in case I can't find a hostel. I have been through 2 nice communities. Peregrinos are popping out. I don't feel alone. So I passed these communities, and they seem to have numerous hostel surely they must have some vacancies. Yesterday, it seemed that many weren't walking
already began to sprinkle. It is cold. Have my rain poncho on. It is so green everywhere. Water is coming out of the hills as well springs from rocks. Sprinking heavily now. Stopped and got coffee again to warm up. I noticed so many homes had gardens in their yards. I also noticed numerous mini vans driving on the side roads. Roads are not as wide drivers are courteous of each other, let each pass safely in opposing directions. I think this is how elderly get into the larger cities to get necessities. Most homes have chimneys and smoke coming out. It probably is nice and warm. So charming and so many homes that look as though no one lives in them anymore? It was a tough one today rain, cold, wind, going up on steep paths and roads. It was very muddy, and had to pull out kiking sticks. Numerous areas I was alone. Faster peregrinos would pass. I would feel okay. Don't like looking at the phone for time or distance walked. I thought I checked on a small community that had a hostel and an alburgue. Tried the hostel yea they have a room for me. Took nice, long, hot shower and just layed there on the bed. Had a warm meal and layed down for sleep. What a day. One church I passed abandoned and locked up got the name of it and googled it it was built in the 14th century. Wow. Oh, the area I entered is called Galacia. Patricia they are also known for there lentils and seafood. There are so many more pictures.Leggi altro