Day 37- Fonfria to Pintin

Depart Time: 8:05 Temp: 42F RH: 90%

Walked: 6.0 mi. Camino 2024: 226 mi.

The sky was clear when we left Fonfria this morning, so we were hopeful that the spectacular views of today’s walk would be at their best.

We stopped at a favorite bar in Fillobal. The friendly owner has been very nice to us every time we stop. She recognized us today. Our last visit was a year ago!

Rested from our descent to Fillobal, we said our goodbyes and continued on toward Tricastella.

We arrived in Tricastella after a 6 mile, 3000 ft elevation descent from Fonfria. After a Colacao and a brief chat with two pilgrims from Nova Scotia, we called a taxi.

The taxi ride followed the Camino, a narrow, 1 1/2 lane road for the 7 miles from Tricastella to Pintin, our destination for the day.

This will be our 6th visit to Casa Cines, a small hotel in this hamlet on the Camino just a few miles before Sarria.

This family-owned gem has been like a home on the Camino for us. Núria, the manager has been a friend and an excellent resource to help us with a variety of needs beginning with our first visit in 2015. She and her family have treated us like family… a most cherished experience of the Camino.

Tonight we had dinner in the restaurant. Jim ordered a pizza and Linda went with a mixed salad, followed by chicken and fries. The tomatoes in Linda’s salad were especially delicious. After Jim sampled a couple of bites, he, quietly, we thought, commented on how tasty they were. A few minutes passed and Nũria’s dad (who had apparently grown the tomatoes), brought an extra plate with an array of tomatoes seasoned only with sea salt and placed it on our table without comment, except for a thumbs up to Jim.

Jim proceeded to OD on the sumptuous tomatoes that were bursting with flavor. He even declined dessert in order to finish off the remaining tomatoes.

We settled our bill after dinner and shared hugs along with goodbyes, continuing the warm relationship we have with this delightful family.

We were presented with a small sack of the tomatoes to take with us tomorrow… we can see tomato sandwiches or something tomato tomorrow for sure.

Jim carefully packed them into his day pack to ensure they don’t get squished or bruised during our walk tomorrow.