Day 37 - Castromaior to Casanova

I sat on the edge of the bed this morning with my feet dangling... felt soooo good! 😅... I'm going to hit the floatlab when I get back and get me some more of that weightlessness feel! 💚

On the way out this morning, we took a small detour to the ruins of Castro de Castromaior. It's one of the most important archeological sites in northwest Spain. The excavations are in villages dating from the 4th century BC! The morning mist provided the perfect eerie atmosphere for our viewing pleasure! Actually, the mist was more like a spray! 💦

I heard they ran out of funds in 2010, so nothing has happened since, such a shame as there would be so much more history to uncover under there!

As if the ruins weren't enough excitement for one day...lo and behold, we hear the trotting of many a hoof!! We turn around, and there's this cavalry of spaniards on horseback! It was awesome to witness ❤️ ... the day was off to a good start! 🙌

I chatted to this adorable 8 year old boy and his abuelo (grandad) from Valencia, walking the last 100kms, then I met a gorgeous family from Catalonia - mum, dad & 15yo daughter walking from Ponferrada! We chatted for a couple of hours - it was the best spanish lesson I've had yet! It was a special day for meeting new people and chatting about our cultures! 🫶

Our accommodation tonight at Casa Bolbereta is so odd ... all the reviews raved about the amazing home-cooked food here, but it was absolutely shite!! We definitely think it's the cooks' day off as it was far from amazing!

That's 2 nights in a row now with terrible meals! I don't get it!? I was under the impression that the food in Spain was incredible!? 🤷‍♀️😬... we've had a few good meals, but generally, it's been more of a miss than a hit!

I think today was around 25km... tomorrow is 23ish, and then it's 3 days under 15km (just dragging it out because I can! 😜).... so surreal to think this has been my life for the last 37 days! I'm feeling very grateful & fortunate 🩷Read more