herbon

Today I set off with Jan. The path led us through vineyards to Caldas de Reis, where we made a short rest in a supermarcet. We went on uphill on a nice path throw the forrest. After about 18 km, which we made in a too short time, our ways went on seperatet. Thankyou for the qtime we spent together, it was amazing, all the best, Jan.

I then continued on alone towards Herbón. On the way, I met someone in a coffee shop. He suddenly started speaking German – not because of my accent, but because, as he said, I look like a German activist, the kind who glues themselves to the street.
It’s interesting how people form opinions about you just based on your appearance. But honestly, it doesn’t surprise me anymore.
In any case, we had some great conversations and ended up walking a few meters together.

When I arrived in Herbon, I saw Diego again, whom I had also met in A Portela. It was a very nice reunion. The hostel was in an old monastery, there we were able to take part of a tour and a mass. However, I was so tired that I slept through both, makes me a little bit sad, because I would have loved to join.

At the shared dinner, the hospitalero told us that he became a hospitalero because he wanted to give something back to the Camino. I love that sentence, it’s so beautiful, and it captures the true spirit of the Camino.

The monastery in general was very beautiful, quiet, and peaceful. A perfect last night on the way to Santiago.Læs mere