The gate to Negreira. What do you suppose were in those little spaces? Shops? Homes?

Near Negreira. I love the lichen and moss colors.

Pic for our friend Lanette's 50th birthday!

Can I get this lemon soda in the US? It's so good!

Cemetery right next to the Albergue. Hadn't seen angels like these before.

Day 47: Negreira to Santa Mariña

July 30 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F

Mileage: 13.5 miles
Elevation gain: 1,900 feet
Elevation loss: 1,363 feet
Weather: Sunny; cool and then quite warm
Total mileage: 556.75 miles
2025 mileage: 163.25 miles

It was a difficult day! Sunny with some steep hills. Angela was feeling quite under the weather (bad scallop, maybe?) and I’m impressed that she walked that far. (She’s feeling better today!) We were both very glad to get to our remote albergue. The door and window to our room faced a corn field. I’m glad I never saw that horror flick Children of the Corn! Wild how much corn is growing here when you rarely see it on menus.Read more