Pilgrims

I set off from Mos at 7.18am. What was so interesting about that time was that I was the second to last left in my room to leave. I woke up at 5am with the Italian ladies getting ready to leave. They all made a big commotion and finally left at 6am. I laid there a bit more not wanting to get out into the cold. I knew also that the sun didn't rise until 7.30am and I didn't fancy walking solo in the dark. It's better if you have company for walking in the dark.

Last night a German guy in the top bunk invited me to drink wine with him. I declined as I felt so knackered. I think I hurt his feelings as he was quite distant this morning.

Walking out of Mos solo was great. I could see 2 pilgrims ahead and I didn't even pay attention to the markers until I lost them as I was taking so many pics. I'm still finding it interesting to walk solo as I thought people would be more chatty. I pass people on my route but except for a bom Camino and smile we pass each other.

When I was particularly pondering my alone state a Portuguese pair passed me. They were walking quite fast but slowed down enough to ask where I'm from. Naturally I always say I'm from the Bahamas 🇧🇸 but living in London. They love that they have met someone from the Bahamas as that's their dream holiday and ask if they can take a picture with me. I say, of course as long as I get one with them as well as they are my 1st Portuguese folk I've met on my Camino Portuguese 🧡Les mer