Palas de Rei to Arzúa
We had an 18.9 mile day today to walk to Arzua so we left out hotel at 7:30 am. The trail was much less crowded today and we believe it’s because we left earlier than the hordes we saw yesterday. A peaceful Camino returned.
The day started foggy. With our headlamps on, our vision was obscured by the mist. The countryside was beautiful with tree-covered hills, green grass and ferns, with the occasional flowering mint and eucalyptus providing a lovely scent as we walked the Camino.
About halfway through the leg, we came upon the small town, Melide. Although we had breakfast, we were hungry and wanted something to eat. Walking down a main street we saw a number of restaurants. As we walked by one, a man began talking to us through a wide open window. He pulled a large octopus out of a simmering caldron and told us his restaurant was the best in town. Impressed by his active marketing skills, we entered. Jim wanted to try the octopus (pulpo), and I wanted the grilled peppers (pimiento de Padron). I also ordered chorizo con patates (french fries).
We arrived in Arzua and called for a transfer to our hotel. We saw a number of hotels in town, but this place is a little gem. The service is great and the grounds are beautiful. Our host brought us a great bottle of white wine and although there is a fire burning inside, we opted to sit outside in the lushly planted garden. But the best part: there is a small black lab who is hanging out with us. Her name is Bimba. She is super sweet and makes us miss the Bud Bud more than we already do.
We have only have 24 miles and two days left on the Camino. Tomorrow we head to Rua.
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AuthorsGreg and James live in Pleasanton in Northern California and are on a pilgrimage on the Camino De Santiago in Spain. Their adventures are captured in this blog. Archives
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