Here we are leaving our accommodation for yesterday and last night in Palas de Rei.Soon after leaving Palas de Rei we began a day of “ups and downs”. Although there were a few level parts, we were either walking up a short-term steep grade or descending a path/wash riddled with rocks and erosion.An up-close view of a horreo, a component of nearly every private home we walk past in Galicia. Some are merely decorative but must appear to be functional. A horreo is a rectangular stone corncrib that is elevated off the ground to protect the corn from vermin. It was also used to store wheat, giving protection from moisture (ventilation) insects and birds.A group of pilgrims leaving a nearby Palas de Rei albergue and beginning their walk for the day… probably to Melide.After finishing a somewhat strenuous hill climb, the path began taking us back down.After crossing the local highway, down we go again.…. and down.… still down to the village of San Xulián ( pop.46). As pilgrims, we must be constantly aware that we are walking among farms and therefore must watch where we step!
We had a nice breakfast and rest stop as well as getting our credentials stamped as we are required to collect two stamps per day to qualify for a compostela when we arrive in Santiago.
Finishing our breakfast in San Xulián and Bar Albergue O Abrigadoiro.Leaving San Xulián “square”.A scarce and short LEVEL section of Camino during today’s walk as we moved on from San Xulián.Back on the dirt path and going downhill.… and back uphill……more uphill…… and back down again…… and down…… a level section…..,more downhill…and a final, long push uphill toward O Coto.Just before O Coto, we walked by this auto parts junkyard. What an interesting way to display/advertise and organize inventory.We were satisfied with our walking challenge for the day when we arrived at O Coto, just a tad over 3 miles from Melide. We stopped to recharge our batteries with an omelette for Linda and eggs, fries and chorizo for Jim.
After our tough walk yesterday and a still challenging one today, we decided to enlist a taxi to take us the remaining 3 plus miles into Melide.
Our room in Melide, Pensión Orios, our 3rd visit.
Pensión Orois is located at town center in Melide. It is a functional, reasonably priced accommodation. It has a washer/ dryer room just outside our door, which we took advantage of to get all our clothes cleaned for the next several days.
While shopping for afternoon snacks in Melide, we found this Mencía wine for the incredible price of 5.95€. It was very nice and we sipped it along with our afternoon snacks.
Pensión Orios is only a few steps from restaurants, ATMs and other services, including multiple eateries that offer the Melide specialties of pulpo and Padrón peppers.
We had a “light” evening meal at 5:00 p.m. at A Garnacha Pulperia.Pulpo, Padron peppers and sangria fit the bill for a “light” dinner to complete a memorable day on the Camino Frances.
Our quest to find “hot” Padron peppers in Spain is still unfulfilled. None of the peppers we had tonight at A Garnacha were hot, providing another data point that Spanish Padron peppers have lost their heat.
The conclusion to Camino2025 is fast approaching with our next milestone being Arzúa.
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Enjoying following your journey this year. Are pilgrims included in the “tourists” some Spainards are protesting against?
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Enjoying following your journey this year. Are pilgrims included in the “tourists” some Spainards are protesting against?
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