By Jim
The forecast for today said that there was a 0% chance of rain so we set out at 7:00 sans raincoats and pack covers. It took about an hour until we came to realize that the weather forecasters in Spain are as accurate as they are in Canada. The route was fairly flat, meandering through sprouting fields of wheat, pastures, and dairy operations. Bars were generously distributed along the way so we were able to stop for coffee, food, or a bathroom (no alfresco WC today), whenever the thought occurred to us.
Except for the path from the airport into Santiago, the density of pilgrims going both ways on the Camino Finisterre is much higher than anything experienced on the Norte or Primitivo. The average age is much younger as well. We had heard from pilgrims along the Primitivo that the Albergues dorms here can get loud and take on a party atmosphere so we have decided to stay in private rooms until we are past Muxia.
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| Morning at A Peña. |
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| Galician hórreos or trojes are traditional granaries that were once used for the storage of corn and other foodstuffs. Note that these stone structures contain no mortar and are held together by gravity. |
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| Our destination for the night. |
As Leo said when he was 6, the weathermen are Liars!
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