TRIACASTELA to SAMOS — 7 Miles
Decisions, decisions. There was a choice this morning of one of two routes which would eventually lead me to Sarria. One route was through the forest but 4 miles longer than the other. The second route bordered a road and had a steep uphill the first 4 miles. We talked about it over breakfast and I had a hard time deciding which one to take. Finally the choice was made. I’d walk the longer route through the forest, but I would shorten the day to walk only 7 miles.
Breakfast was included in the price of the room and was the best yet. It wasn’t just toast and coffee, it also had ham and cheese, yogurt with honey and fresh squeezed orange juice.
Water, water everywhere and let there be sun — and of course some mud! I’ll let the pictures do the talking for today’s walk.
Water coming down the mountain on my right.
The river on the left.
Guess you know what this is!
Passing through a little village.
Stampede on the trail. I had to wait while about 20 cows passed by.
There was always a cemetery by each church I passed.
More what????
“Ultreia” means — move forward with courage, or ever onward. I interpreted it as “You Go Girl!”
I adore the way they design these beautiful slate roofs.
After a pretty easy walk with lots of uphill and downhil I finally entered the village of Samos.
The famous Monestary of Samos, one of the worlds oldest and largest Monestaries in the Western World, founded in the 6th Century.
A few other trekkers had also arrived.
Camino Concierge booked us a room at Hotel a Veiga. It was a real hotel that even had a blow dryer in the bathroom. Pure luxury!
The perfect ending to a great day!
“You go girl”! Could not have said it any better myself. I liked all of your pictures today, but especially the one of the falls in the little village you went through.
That was my favorite photo,too. And the favorite village I went through.
Loved the green lush countryside and waterfalls! You go girl!
We are delighted that you seem to have gotten a grip on both the foot and the fannie problems … “You go Girl” is absolutely the right idea!!
We keep you in our thoughts
and send our encouragement for the rest of your trek/quest.
We leave for Romania
And Bulgaria tomorrow and will continue to tune in for your updates. You have been writing such a good journal and the photos are giving me
a good idea of what I might trek if I can get my fannie organized and plan my own journey to northern Spain!!
Tell the Camino Concierge we
tried our first Uber Taxi in Capetown and loved the experience…
Cheers to you both…Buen Camino…Debby & Bill
The Foot and the Fannie problems — HA HA Debbie, that’s cute. Maybe I should call them the “F” words!!! I’m jealous that you’re going to Bulgaria and Romania — two of our absolutely favorite countries. Have fun!
Love following your blog! So fascinating….rather like reading a novel. Coy & I were in Spain a couple years ago and also loved it. Glad you have your Camino Concierge with you. Big hugs to you……and you go girl!
Thanks Cheryl. Hugs to you and Coy, too. Miss you guys!