Monday 12 November 2018

Santiago to Negreira ...

After a fast, wet coastal Camino Portugues, mostly solo, solitude continues in Santiago at the Hospederio ... not for lack of pilgrims, just lack of enthusiasm ... continued at the generous breakfast, enjoyed leisurely, since epic two day trip to Fisterra not desired this time ... feet don't need it and light insufficient for early starts and late finishes required ... early chat on road out with old German who walked from Roncesvalles, albeit with onward baggage lightening the load ... on past other pilgrims before first coffee stop nearly halfway to Negreira ... pace slow enough since 20 km is a half day walk and Negreira reached by 1.30 with only the briefest of showers and mostly sun. .. Anjana Albergue, first choice, is closed, so after good menu del dia at Cafe Imperial nearby Hostal Mezquita offers Albergue dorm or Pension room ... solo luxury is chosen, though not dear ... in any case the few pilgrims on the road and about town have not appeared here ...

Feet feeling happier after two short stages without getting wet ... 33 km needed tomorrow and forecast fine ... accommodation upside today - enough hot radiators to enable t-shirt, pants and socks to be washed and dried; downside, patchy internet ... and after yesterday's over indulgence with lunch and supper, tonight's meal is fruit - avocado, banana and kaki. ... all perfectly ripe ... breakfast included in the price tomorrow and early enough at 7 am to enable steady 8 hour walk with lunch break ... Olveiroa the target ...

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