Today's route from Arzúa to O Rúa was @ 11 miles, most of it on natural pathways and quiet roads through groves of eucalyptus trees. Along the path, the crowds are now spaced out and we even found ourselves walking alone at times. The cafes, however, are another matter! There are quite a number of organized tour groups and when they descend on the small bars/cafes along the route, there's hardly room for any other pilgrims. We walked into one small town right off the busy N-547 highway and there were two huge tour buses waiting for their 'pilgrims' to arrive so they could whisk them somewhere else (where, I'm not sure). Although we've come to accept the busyness of the Camino over the last few days, it's still hard not to think longingly of what it was like before Sarria.
Over lunch today, Jerry mentioned how the Camino has taught him patience. I responded that I had been trying to learn to be more patient, but I don't think it's stuck so I may need to walk another Camino. My husband just rolled his eyes!
Please continue to keep us in your thoughts and prayers as we finish our journey tomorrow. Vaya con Dios.
Buen Camino
Morning mist over the fields
Walking through groves of eucalyptus
Another view of the eucalyptus - nature's church towers?
A reminder of a dry shelter from the storm two years ago -
Marianne, does this bring back memories?
Our cellar accommodations for the night -
our bedrooms are the two doors at the end of the room
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