Day 39: Vilar de Barrio to Xunqueira de Ambia

Miles 9

It was a very short day, but it was nice to walk slowly and enjoy the cool morning. I also got where I was going before the rain came.

I’ve got the albergue to myself tonight. It’s kind of lonely. My group disappeared on me.

Im arriving to Ourense tomorrow. Its a common starting point for those who walk the minimum distance to get a compostela. That’s the certificate for walking at least 100 km. Im hoping to get some kind of peer group, even if it’s only for a few days.

Most of these small towns have a communal fountain and place to wash clothes, if it were 200 years ago.
Every single one of these old way markers are hand carved
Best view of the day

Day 38: Laza to Vilar de Barrio

Miles: 13

Well, all that delightful downhill walking yesterday had to be paid for today.

And the payment was 3 hours of uphill walking lol.

Overall, it was a good day, not too much rain and 4 cups of coffee to boot. I got a private room last night, so I even slept pretty well.

This cool bar along the way has thousands of shells with pilgrims’ names on them.

Day 37: A Gudina to Laza

Miles 22

The last remaining long day in my journey. It went well, but the first 4 hours were rough. Very windy and cold. The last part went lots better, probably because I had a gigantic infusion of sugar and caffeine.

Also, it was mostly downhill lol

I’ll have a nice dinner tonight, because Sunday. (Narrator: she did not, in fact, get a nice dinner)

The longer way mostly for bikes
Today’s highest point
Mostly logging roads today, but with great views
Today’s cutest chapel

Day 36: Lubian to A Gudina

Miles: 15

Lubian was really a cute little village. The main street has two bar owners that are apparently at odds. They bash each other to the walkers and online. Lol, people are funny.

It was a blustery day, but perfect for walking. The rain behaved threateningly all day but never delivered.

My allergies were off the chain all day. Spring is spring, everywhere.

We climbed over that hill today
These flowers were everywhere
You can’t really see it in pictures, but there were thousands of wild orchids
We’re in Galicia! I was pumped because all of a sudden, the path was managed and walkable
Also, this province has working water fountains!
Big fires last year just destroyed a lot of the terrain