Calle Poulo to Sigueira 13km.

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Wednesday 24 August

After a quick taxi ride we started out from the cafe at Calle Poulo at 8.10 am. 

A better walk than we were expecting. The temperature has dropped again and didn't get above 21° while we walked. It was overcast all day which made for more humidity.

In the countryside today so no cafes until we reached the outskirts of Sigueiro just after noon. It seems like we are the only walkers until we stop for 10 mins to rest our feet and then small groups pass by and exchange "buen camino" which is nice. As with the other Caminos we have walked there is a real camaraderie.

Some pics from on the way 

A very historic building next to cafe in Calle. To do with King Felipe II 1556-98 most influential king of Spain and Portugal as well as de facto king of England and Ireland through marriage to Queen Mary.





Lunch at Segueiro


Today's walk: 2nd half of yesterday's.

Steve: The Postit note writer proceeds us!




The playground right outside our room, haven't been tempted yet.

Staying at Hostel Saiba. New excellent accomodation. 70 euro.
Teresa caused a problem by using the coffee cups to make herself a lemon and ginger tea!

Daily quote: "Everything is Learning. Every little thing we do will teach us.... if we let it."

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Comments

  1. Anonymous25 August 2022 at 06:37

    Loving following your journey and appreciating your photos to get a sense of the area Œ 😊

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  2. For good measure25 August 2022 at 08:20

    Thanks Œ. Nice to know you are enjoying. Last stop right now for refreshment before Santiago. It's always sad but good to finish. Will start Camino Finisterre hopefully on Saturday.

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  3. Kirsty26 August 2022 at 06:41

    Lemon and ginger in the coffee cups. They will be shaking their heads over that for a while!

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