• Todd and Ann ZimmelCamino de SantiagoTraveler
    Beautiful church (Iglesia) San Nicolas in the main square of Portomarin
    The moon 🌙 over our hotel in Portomarin. Great stay!!Views of Portomarin before sunriseFog descended upon our walk in the early morningAnd slowly lifted at sunriseSunrise over an horreo along the WayAfter a continuous climb you can see the cloud cover on the mountainsThe Way after a steep climb todayLocal farmers harvestWe thought we were saying goodbye to our new walking mates Joe and Kate. Dad and daughter from USAHowever we met them at a local restaurant and had lunch and drinks togetherNever saw a flower like thisOur casa tonightDogs roam freely here. This young fellow was protecting his field 🐕Dinner tonight at only restaurant in town.Our dinner was delicious. Ann's having a tortilla which was huge. I had eggs croquettes and friesDined with a recently retired Librarian from New Hamshire and a surprised guest 🐓On our way back saw this which was a cemetery for pilgrims who didn't make it to Santiago ☠️Busy little farming town

    Portomarin to Ligonde 17km 4hrs

    October 9, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C

    The day started off in the fog which was actually a pleasant change from the clear blue skies we have been enjoying almost daily. Eventually the sun broke through and we quickly warmed up. It was a pleasant walk with a few ups and downs. We met a nice father daughter team, Joe and Kate from the USA. We walked and talked quite a bit with them and eventually had lunch together in Ligonde where we stopped for the night. They had a few more Km to go.Read more