Camino Day 4 – Chill n Eucalyptus

We woke to the coldest morning yet on our Camino, with a forecast high of just 14°C. Kel, caught off guard without a skivvy, layered up the best he could—long-sleeve thermal singlet under a T-shirt—making for a very “creative” Camino look.

After breakfast, we were transferred back to the trail to continue our walk from Ventas de Narón to Palas de Rei. The path gently undulated through peaceful woodland , farm lane ways with a peaceful countryside. One of the loveliest surprises of the day was spotting a tall eucalyptus tree—the first of its kind in the area, planted by a monk in the early 1900s using seeds from Australia. Its familiar scent brought a wave of comfort, a little reminder of home.

We arrived in Palas de Rei earlier than expected, with no coffee stop along the way. Luckily, we found our hotel, grabbed a quick coffee nearby, and Kel picked up a much more suitable long-sleeve top for the chill. We wandered into a local deli, gathered a simple picnic of meats and cheeses, and ate together in the town square—just the two of us, enjoying the quiet.

After check-in, we escaped the cold and rested up before venturing out again for dinner. A chilly day, yes—but a beautiful one spent side by side.Read more