It has been difficult to access the internet other than wifi these past days.....and now we are about 40 kms from our goal.....have given up the municipal albergue scene and now prefer private albergues or even casa rurals like last evening. Galacia is known for its wet weather and hills.....we have been very lucky with just a couple of morning mists and then bright sunny skies. There has been a cool wind blowing the past few days which has made walking 20 odd kms much easier.....but we are feeling like it is about time to be done with the walking and so won't do the add-on to the coast. Galacia is full of hills and valleys and so even though our guide says the walk is relatively flat - it isn't.....so we still work up a thirst for a cerveza by the time we arrive down the road....and we are starting later now as it is darker....this am we started at the civilized hour of 845am. So the end is near and we are booked into the parador in Santiago to celebrate.....Yeah!
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| through oak forest |
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| octupus is speciality in Melide |
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| stairs to town of Portomarin |
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| hills of Galacia |
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this should have been the way to carry packs
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farmer loading corn in rat proof storage
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5 comments:
40kms! Well done! Wow we are so impressed by your grit. I am very glad to hear you have given up on the dormitories in favour of something a bit more civilized. Some of your digs looked underwhelming. Joanie tried to get The Way DVD to watch last night but apparently it isn't out yet. Odd because I though you had seen it a few times.
Wow!...so close to the finish.We will have a cerveza or two to toast your committment to this task.Enjoy the next few weeks and we look forward to your safe return...Cheers, jim
Nice ass! I guess you could have one of those to carry your stuff but then the problem of where do you park your a... at night!!
Cerveza and octopus seems like the perfect meal. The area you have been in looks really nice, hilly and that stairway yoikes!!!
By the time you get to read this you will be with you feet up I would think enjoying a happy thanksgiving...well done and look forward to the stories and more pics. Congrats!!!
Morning Derek and Gayle, Amazing guys!!! You will have such brilliant memories of your trip. Look forward to seeing your photos. Perhaps in Hawaai???? Will be waiting to chat on skype asap. Take care and enjoy the rest of your hike and vino!! Love Barlows.
Wow, what an adventure. Nice beard Derek (you are starting to resemble St. James)! And Gayle, your hair looks perfect, like you planned it would grow in just right after getting it cut so short at the beginning of the trip. Your photos sure are terrific. We are glad you are almost at your destination and can hardly wait to hear the details of our adventure when you return home - Liz and Doug
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