Hike Day 3 - Rates to Barcelos

This is my 4th hike on the Camino and I have always enjoyed the humor that always occurs in conversation, despite who I walk with. This hike has been no exception. Let me start with a story:

We kid Debbie about her skill of being directionally challenged. Remember, I am a geographer. However, she once countered and pointed out that at one point in her teaching career as an elementary school teacher she had a lesson plan to teach her students map reading skills. Someone humorously questioned how many of her former student’s pictures eventually appeared on milk cartons as missing.

Our stay last evening was at Casa Ababela, a lovely private home turned into a guest house. A fantastic breakfast was provided, which always makes life easier. We began our walk at 8:15 for our 9 1/2 mile hike. As has happened the last few days it started in the fog.

Sometimes, if there a good conversation going on, it helps pass the miles. Our question of the day was to have each person talk about something risky they had done in the past. We had some great stories that really helped us know each other a little better. Some of the risks that we discussed were life-changing risks…..that all worked out well.

Our walk today went through small towns, farming areas, and upscale residential areas. Of course we came across many churches and cemeteries. Marian C. loves to visit the cemeteries.

Along the route you often come across cafés where you can stop, rest, and get a snack. These rest stops reinvigorate you for the miles that come.

We spent the evening touring our town of Barcelos. It’s a UNESCO world heritage site and is absolutely fabulous. We spent several hours touring the town.

Tomorrow they are calling for rain so we are a little apprehensive about that. Let’s see what will happen.

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