So, today was the best day of the trek. We were woken up this morning by classical music and lights at 6am. It sounds awful but it was nice. Coffee and tostada at the Albergue and then on the trail by 6:30. The trail wound up through the trees and villages to the Village of O'Cebreiro, one of the most beautiful villages I have seen here and reaching it by around 9 was a bit of a celebration. So many people I have met were there and everyone was happy with their achievement. I am walking with Birgitta from Sweden /Spain. She is a good companion and we are planning to walk together tomorrow too, perhaps all the way to Santiago. Who knows?
The trail then continues up to the summit and another summit! So, yes, lots of climbing today til we ended up in Fonfria in a beautiful Albergue. There is nothing here but the Albergue, some barns and some cows.
Hopefully I will write from Sarria tomorrow.
into Galcia now.
just some of the views
reunited with Faia from the Bordeaux train station at O'Cebreiro
the next summit
our cafe / bar for second breakfast. The eggs are really fresh.
cool old church ruins.
into Galcia now.
just some of the views
reunited with Faia from the Bordeaux train station at O'Cebreiro
the next summit
our cafe / bar for second breakfast. The eggs are really fresh.
cool old church ruins.
Dinner tonight in a traditional round house with most of the people staying at the Albergue. We had a great vegetable soup, some rice and a meat and vegetable dish and cake. It was good and such a great way to get to know people. Nice way to end the day. I'm now lying in my bunk waiting to get sleepy. The sun is very bright.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great day. Must feel good to re-connect with fellow travelers at this stage of the journey. Everyone has their own walk, but you are all so connected at the same time. Sure looking forward to having you back home again. I miss your face.
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