Camino Finisterre & Muxia

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Saturday 27th August

Santiago to Lagrosa  21.5 km

Left Santiago de Compostella at 7.45 am.



 18° so the first part went well up until Trasmonte. Quite a few walkers and more English spoken around us. 

Walked for a while with two Irishmen, Eugene and his dad Larry. Both good conversationalists. At one point Larry sang to Teresa what he called 'the greatest love song ever written' to a lovely Irish melody. We will possibly meet up again in a few days and have requested the Fields of Athenree. 

Then walked for a while with Marcel from Luxembourg. The conversation took us up the steepest hill of the day without the 3 of us noticing.

Had two cafe stops along the way. The first really busy with just one guy doing everything, not an unusual situation here. Had coffee and refilled the water bottles.

The second stop at Cafe Pancho for ensalada Completa and zero alcohol beer. Run by a couple. Buen salad, so fresh. 

The temperature got up to 32° by the time we arrived at our albergue in Lagrosa. Our first real albergue experience this trip. We have our own room but shared bathroom. Friendly and welcoming host with dinner and breakfast provided which is good because we are out in the country.

Tomorrow is going to be another long hot day.

Pics from today follow:







On our bedroom wall.

View of the garden from our bedroom window. Most of the laundry on the line belongs to us!

Stayed Albergue Turisico Logrosa €55.00

Today's walk.

Today's quote: "Lend your hand. Someone can use your help today."


 




Comments

  1. Anonymous28 August 2022 at 07:38

    Looks like some great scenery along the way to complement the conversations and serenading. Happy walking. C & G x

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  2. For good measure28 August 2022 at 08:37

    😊👍

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