At breakfast in Albergue El Carmen we learn about the German health care system from Andreas, a German disenchanted with it he walks instead!
We climb and descend continually through forests of eucalyptus trees and small rural villages (with no refreshment points). Later through fertile fields and an abundance of streamlets.
Weather and good progress provides the opportunity to bypass Santa Marina, an option for staying, and walk on to Oliveiroa. It is 32+ kms but we must do one long stretch now or later. Struggling to keep moving we find Albergue Horreo by 7.30 and have a dormitory to ourselves. Little things!
We learn how much patience is required to cover distance on foot. Starting to run is not an option!
We climb and descend continually through forests of eucalyptus trees and small rural villages (with no refreshment points). Later through fertile fields and an abundance of streamlets.
Weather and good progress provides the opportunity to bypass Santa Marina, an option for staying, and walk on to Oliveiroa. It is 32+ kms but we must do one long stretch now or later. Struggling to keep moving we find Albergue Horreo by 7.30 and have a dormitory to ourselves. Little things!
We learn how much patience is required to cover distance on foot. Starting to run is not an option!
Not a dainty stroll in the sunshine then! It sounds very exhilarating. Keep going and enjoy lots of food and drink.... you deserve it with all that walking! xxx
ReplyDeleteBack packing makes the kilometres seem much longer and we carry reserves as few places for refreshments. Too much food and water are extra weight!
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