Day 9 to Armenteira- 13 miles

Pontevedra (where we stayed last night) was full of other pilgrims as we left the city. It's so interesting to listen and try to figure out where everyone is from.

However, once we hung a left towards the "variante espiritual," we were mostly alone for the rest of our walk. The spiritual variant follows the journey of St. James's remains to the church where they are kept in Santiago de Compostela. This route is a little longer than the coastal route and includes a boat ride.

Today, we did a lot of climbing and walking through beautiful forests and small towns. It's just what I needed as my heart is really heavy about a loved one. It was nice to be away from cars, people, and busy cities and just get to spend time praying and hanging out with Jack.

We took a break at monestary built in 942 AD, and the town we are staying in also has a monestary. They do a pilgrims' blessing at 7 pm every day, and it was very cool. There were about 15 nuns and a priest who sang, read scripture, and prayed a blessing over those walking the Camino in German, Italian, French, Spanish, and English.

We are so grateful to be in this beautiful country and for the ability and strength to walk each day. We are blessed. I can't believe we have only three days left.Okumaya devam et