9.17.2016
Today will be our last day of walking before we begin our last 100km (The Camino). It is a very cool but clear day and the views through the mountains are breath taking. At each climb, I stop to take a picture thinking that it is the most beautiful only to find another view around the corner. The vegetation has changed to Pine and chestnut trees. We have entered the Galacian region which has Celtic heritage and where Galacian (Galego) not Spanish is the regional language. Our Spanish is not very good so we are no worse off. There are examples of stone buildings with thatched roofs where in ancient times people shared with their animals. After a steep climb we reach the Pilgrim keeping the watch on the valley holding onto his hat. Today we walk slowly and stop often to marvel at the views. At the end of our day we stop at an Albergue for lunch and to wait for our pick up. There are 2 huge dogs one of which decides to sit under our table with his head almost on John’s foot. The dog literally is the size of small horse and when he turns over to spread out he lifts our table off the ground. We decide that it is best that we move. Roosters, hens and cats wander all through the place including under your chair and table looking for scrapes. After lunch we drive on to Sarria where we are staying as a group in an old home similar to a bed and breakfast that has a working farm with sheep, goats, hens and a garden. The husband and wife owners make us a wonderful meal. For the rest of the walk we will be staying in these type of homes.
