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Europe » Spain » Galicia » Lugo » Palas de Rei October 20th 2018

There needs to be ‘Active Wear’ police on the Camino. A total ban on women or men over 50 wearing active wear, no exceptions or exemptions. Since Sarria, it has become evident to me that many people, let’s call them women, don’t require the usual cumbersome trekking clothes that come with lugging a pack across the country, and step out dressed for a stroll to buy a coffee on Sunday morning. We all reach an age where gravity and the viscosity of our muscles should dictate how we dress in public. I’m all for freedom, but it takes a long time to pass someone on a path, and active wear , in middle age, displays the entire body as active. In fact, some of it remains active after the person has stopped moving. I don’t need ... read more
Dawn Looking Back Towards Gonzar
The Reward At The Top Of The Hill
Castromayor, The Iron Age Village

Europe » Spain » Galicia » Lugo » Palas de Rei October 19th 2018

Bedtime was 7.45 last night. I had all the symptoms of a virus brewing and wanted to give myself the best chance to avoid it. I woke in the morning very dry, and feeling a little worse. Ah well, some more drugs and away we go. It was a long, at times steep, climb out of Vilei, but we made good time and settled in at Morgade for a coffee at 9am. 7.8kms. I changed my saturated shirts, and felt much fresher before continuing to Portomarín. I hadn’t realised how wet they become and am convinced that this is a major factor in my current state of health. I met up with a Korean girl I hadn’t seen since walking into Burgos, and had a chat about her journey, and the inevitable problems that arise on ... read more
Sunrise From Casal
A Welcome Return To Clear Skies
Lovely, Soft, Quiet Scenery As I Walked Today

Europe » Spain » Galicia » Lugo » Palas de Rei October 18th 2018

“Now is not a good time to talk, thanks for calling.” Origin Energy rang me from an Indian call centre last night, and this is my standard polite response. However, it was 2.39am, so I was a little more to the point. I think I heard, “Have a nice holiday.”, as I ended the call. I ate breakfast in the hotel bar, and had to compete with 13 Spanish cyclists for the attention of the only person serving. I ordered coffee with milk, and toast with jam. I received the coffee, and toast with jamon, spanish ham . It was salty and crunchy, just like my Spanish. I met up with Dave, Darcy, and Janet at the same bar as yesterday, and left Samos in the dark, at 8am. I walked a little ahead, but whenever ... read more
A Hamlet AFew Kilometres From Samos
Quiet Country Lanes

Europe » Spain » Galicia » Lugo » Palas de Rei October 9th 2015

9 October 2015, Friday, Stage 33 Portomarin to Palas do Rei. GPS: 17.17 miles, 6 hours and 34 minutes moving and 8 hours and 44 minutes from leaving the Pousada to arriving at Hotel Benilde. Fitbit: steps: 36,711' stairs 181, miles 16.04 We have enjoyed two nights and a rest day in the Pousada de Portomarin. The room is a suite with nice sitting area separated from the sleeping area by a separate bath room. So nice to be able to work in the sitting area with room and table to move around and be comfortable. Our nights including breakfast on the Pensioners plan was 85 euros per night. What a deal compared to some of the other Hotels and Paradors with 5 stars. We had left Karen's boots with the reception to dry after cleaning ... read more
Pousada de Portomarin
The stone path out of Portomarin
Sunrise from above Portomarin




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