24 September 2016, Saturday, Redondela to Pontevedra, day 25

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September 24th 2016

Published: October 18th 2016

24 September 2016, Saturday, Redondela to Pontevedra, day 25. 15.3 miles. Parador Nacional Our stay at Hostel Antolin was quite pleasant. Today we decide to interact, as much as possible with the locals! The morning was cool as we walked back along the bay, retracing the way we had come yesterday afternoon. We reached the Camino arrows going over the railroad tracks. We could see the railroad tun... Read Full Entry

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Entering the region of Pontevedra

Valley of Tomeza and Salcedo

A list of historic sites to see on this river route We were unable to identify any of them.

Along the river walk but where are the historic sites

Peace and quiet and birds and the stream were wonderful sounds however.

One of the many bridges along this river route

This one of stone and in good repair. Others of wood and in disrepair.

Along the path through the woods.

At last we see the tunnel at the end of the route

Jo going thru the tunnel at the end of river route

Karen, Moira and Julian waiting to enter.

A view looking into the tunnel under the railroad along the river

What we should have seen on the river route?

A chainsaw carved pilgrim outside this hostel

Fountain statues play in the water in Pontevedra

The pilgrims sanctuary chapel in Pontevedra

Santuario da Peregrina

Floor plan in shell shape

Convento de San Francisco in the heart of Pilgrims Plaza

The historic old town Pontevedra is filled with pilgrim features.

A group of bikers have just arrived and pose for photo at Parador Gate

Our room in the Parador

A Galician Winemakers conference at the Parador

They are proud of their Albarino wine. It is good.

More statues in the street - cut aways

Another cut away statue

We use a bench near the parador stairs for a Camino photo

Our Mona Lisa smiles

25th October 2016

Marta Hurwitz
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Loved your Mona Lisa Smiles
Have enjoyed your blogs all along the way. And liked that the two of you shared the writing of your experiences. Nice to see that the Capela do Santa Marta made you think of me (your friend Marta) and all the wonderful travels we've shared over the years. Karen, I enjoyed your reflections as you walked the ancient Roman Road -- step by step on the same ancient stones that the early pilgrims who made their way to Santiago de Compostela. I found it quite moving that you thought about how when they completed their pilgrimage -- there was no airplane to whisk them back home to friends and family. We're eager to see you home again. We loved your Mona Lisa smiles! It was amazing to follow you two and Jo as you made your way along the Camino for the second time. See you soon.

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