A Laxe to Bandeira

I left the albergue late, because I was hoping to get breakfast at Ma Jose as they do breakfasts from 0700, but not today. Today they were closed, so I had no option but to just press on.

This stage is not difficult, there are some long stretches through farm and woodland but they get less and less and the terrain becomes more urban. Earth and gravel give way to tarmac and pavement. Just outside of Silleda I lost my water bottle and I had none left in the bladder pack, but I only had about 4 km to go so I wasn't too troubled.

It did take me longer than expected to get to Bandeira as the path was flooded in places and I had to take extra care. In Silleda I went to a cafe and it turned out that they did the equivalent Spanish version of a Scottish breakfast (minus the haggis and black pudding) for only €10, it was great and well worth the money. I decided to pay for a hostal as I didn't like the look of the municipal albergue. The hostal was in the centre of town and not too much more expensive than the albergue. I am only walking 12 km tomorrow so I can have a lie in bed and go for breakfast at one of the cafes along the street. The town also has a proper supermarket, so I can get some more supplies. It is also one of those places where everything closes down for siesta, all but two of the bars closed, so I went back to my room to relax, and booked a room at the private albergue in Point Ulla. I also booked a room at a hotel near the airport, but I will probably need to get a taxi as it is a very early flight, but that's a problem for another day.Read more