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Published: October 29th 2018
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Albergue Monte Aro, Lago, Galicia
This was new, well run, nutritious food, and kept us out of the constant afternoon rain. Albergue Monte Aro.
The newest Albergue on the Camino Finisterre serves two functions.
It provides the friendliest reception for tired, wet travellers on this route, and more importantly, it breaks up a 31km day so that the Way to Finisterre, the end of many pilgrims camino, is not rushed.
The weather predicted for today was showers, then rain, followed by showers. Not very promising but the showers held off for the first hour.
Before leaving the village, a small cat joined our team, and despite my passive aggressive efforts, she stuck with us until befriending 2 large dogs who, after a bit of mutual sniffing, were better company than us. Despite strolling down the centre of the road and playing ‘chicken’ with a large truck and various cars, this cat now resides on a cattle farm.
Tim’s knee did not fare as well, and it was at an Ibuprofen stop that we were joined by the cat. He taped it after consulting Dr. Google, and limped into the day feeling considerably worse than yesterday. He had to walk down steep hills, and not so steep hills, backwards, in order to avoid sharp jabbing pain in his
kneecap. I’m sure this is how Michael Jackson invented moonwalking.
It was very slow progress, but to his credit we are now in Cee, with a 15km stroll to Finisterre tomorrow; up and down hills.
I’m learning patience. Grrrr.
The rain and showers occurred intermittently and we were blessed with a relatively peaceful, sunlit day. It did rain but nothing near the forecast.
The small stone farms and lush pastures we passed through were the most picturesque we had seen, and were as good as any I’ve seen on my Camino.
Walking through contrasting forests, gum trees on your left, pines and oaks on your right,high among the dominant , white wind turbines lining the mountain ridges, the views into the valleys and hillside villages far below were ample reward for our efforts, but eventually the moonwalking restarts; what goes up, must go down, or something like that.
The decent into Cee provided our first glimpse of the Atlantic Ocean, and spotting the flat shimmering sea beyond the mountains was a moving time for me.
I started on the French side of the Pyrenees in a small village, and am now only 6
El Gatto
Cute, but how was it getting home? kms away from completing the journey across Spain to the ocean, on foot. It’s amazing. What could I do if I really tried?
Finisterre and Muxia are yet to be reached but Tim is persistent and optimistic. This morning, unbeknown to me, he doubted whether he would make one kilometre.
His Dr Google taping exercise was of no benefit and just left him with blisters and raw skin around his knee. We’ll check out other options at the pharmacy later. Regardless, it won’t be lack of effort that prevents us from completing our walk.
Outside I can see the rain peppering the harbour of Cee , and tomorrow’s forecast is for afternoon thunderstorms. The narrow, colourful harbour side buildings are starting to light up, and I am looking forward to our ringside view of the bay tonight, all the way around to the adjoining town of Corcubión. It all reminds me of Lorne in Victoria, for those of you who know the place.
Today went against all predictions, so I’m hopeful for tomorrow. It will be easier than today, and the extra desire to arrive at Finisterre, the end of the earth, will spur us on
to succeed.
With only two days walking left to do, I’m thinking of the future. A blend of work, volunteering, and a few projects, would be a nice mix, so that’s the plan.
I’m retiring my walking poles in Muxia, and I doubt anybody will have them. Like me, they’re tired, taped up, and should be left to rest. They’re being left behind.
A few days in Paris, with public transport passes, will rejuvenate us both; Tim for a 2 hour train ride, me for 25 hours cooped up in an aircraft.
See you tomorrow.
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