Yesterday we walked from O Cebrerio to Triacastela, 21 k in the mist. It was a long day and we were staying at the Casa Pacio with no internet service. So after an early dinner 7:30 with some Camino friends Stuart and Zera we headed home for an early night. We had met Stuart and Zera early in our camino, but had not seen or talked to them in at least 3 weeks so it was nice to catch up on their camino experience.
At Alto de San Rogue about 5 k from O Cebrerio, is an, “isolated statue of a wind-battered pilgrim” a description provided by Pila Pala Press in the map book that I carry with us, and use it to provide some direction each day. It is windy on the peak, you can see the fog creeping over the hill. As we were standing there all of about 10 minutes, we spotted at least 6 pilgrims/peregrine pass by, most did not stop, the views yesterday were almost none existent because of the fog.
Alto de San Rogue_wind-battered pilgrim statue
Today we walked from Tricastela to Sarria, and today we needed our Ponchos, 34 days on the camino and this is really the first day we have used our ponchos for 19 kilometres and I am sure that it rained 4 of 5 hours.
Walk to Sarria Galicia Spain_Oct 11, 2012_Camino Santiago de Compostela
The country side was still beautiful, and there were still many reminders of the camino. I am pretty sure that someone could actually travel the entire camino without a map or guidebook. There are markers, camino signs, yellow arrows, art work, and if all else fails and we happen off the path, someone stops us and gently shows the way back to the camino. All the various symbols, signs, fountains, and art work have been a lovely addition to the walk.
camino-fountain-triacastela-galica-spain
Tomorrow is a rest day, and I hope to see some of Sarria’s sights.
I love the picture of the statue. Stay warm and dry and say Hi to Matt tomorrow!! I bet the last week of your adventure will just fly by especially with Matt joining you. I am counting down the days til Paris. Love you
hi, it seem like the time has flown by, and before long we will be in Santiago….
and then in Paris, miss you.
Every day that you post presents things that are worth further investigation and I could see this pilgrimage taking months instead of weeks if one had the time to allocate. I must say that I am more interested in seeing Europe because of you. Steady on. LB
thanks Reg (LB), that is such a nice compliment, I too think that it would actually take months to see everything the camino has to offer. talk to you soon
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