May 31

After a restful night with the rhythmic waves lulling us to sleep in our comfortable beds, I awoke refreshed and ready to walk the next stage (19 km). Despite the forecast of hot temperatures in the low 30s, we couldn't bring ourselves to get an early start instead opting to enjoy our plush hostel. Even the discovery of a snake, in the morning, beside my bed didn't dampen our experience. We began our walk alongside the rocky coast which eventually brought us to walking along the highway. We stopped at a cafe for lunch before beginning the climb up Camino Portela. Unfortunately, there isn't a funicular here to carry us to the top. It was very hot, so the forest path up the mountain brought a welcome reprieve from the intense heat of the sun. After about 5 km through the peaceful forest, I was extremely happy to hear music playing somewhere in the distance with the hope of a hamlet very close by. As I suspected, a perfectly placed cafe serving ice cold drinks and snacks brought a sense of relief and much needed rest. Despite the rest, I found the remainder of our walk into Baiona challenging due to the heat and minimal shade along the way. Finally, at 3:30 pm, three very tired and hot pilgrims arrived in Baiona. Due to the extremely long distance of the next stage (26 km) and the intense heat, Lorelee and I decided to catch the bus to Vigo and have a rest day there tomorrow. After an hour bus ride, we enjoyed dinner near the port of Vigo.Читать далее