Today was the most amazing day. We left the warmth of our albergay into very cool autumn temperatures. We could see our breath. We climbed 2000 feet over about 14 kilometers through small farms with cows, villages, streams, evergreens and deciduous trees. I found my sweat point again as we climbed a steep mountain trail. I was breathing hard. However unlike the Pyrenees I could keep climbing without having to rest every 50 feet. I think I have gotten stronger and the climb was not quite as steep. The views are spactacular, even breath taking as I could I'll afford! :)
As we came into O'Cebreiro there were cows being moved down the path. We had to a stand to the side to let them by as we listened to the beautiful music of their bells.
Angie and I then sat on the rock wall for at least 10 minutes simply enjoying mountain views. The mountains are green, steep and layered one after another for miles. Coming this far, climbing to this elevation, and being rewarded with these amazing views was cause for celebration.
Upon entering town we saw thatched roofs and beautiful stone buildings centuries old. Celtic music was playing. We have now entered Galicia the land of the Celts. We have not done any shopping because we don't want to carry anything, however we were not able to resist a few trinkets for the grand kids and some shell earrings.
We were having so much fun that we decided to see if the albergay had room for 2 and to our amazement they did. We checked in and put our packs down and went to find lunch. It was nearly 3. We sat outside with a retired gentleman from Connecticut who is doing the Camino for the second year in a row. We shared lunch and Camino tales and had a good time. We then wandered over to the church. It is a small Romanesque church, simple and beautifully decorated. We purchased a few cards, got stamps and got them ready to send.
Later we looked around town a little more, taking the time to gaze out over the mountain cliffs. By this time it was getting pretty cold. Angie talked me into stopping for a warm brandy: another first for the day. It warned me right up and may well help me sleep with the other 25 people in our room! The bunk beds are arranged with four bunkbeds linked together. This means the two bottom people are sleeping right to each other and the same with top two. This is a little to close if you are not married or at least family members. Angie and I were greatful to get our 2 top bunks together!
Lessons learned: Do hard things so that you can be rewarded with amazing new experiences.
Today was the most amazing day. We left the warmth of our albergay into very cool autumn temperatures. We could see our breath. We climbed 2000 feet over about 14 kilometers through small farms with cows, villages, streams, evergreens and deciduous trees. I found my sweat point again as we climbed a steep mountain trail. I was breathing hard. However unlike the Pyrenees I could keep climbing without having to rest every 50 feet. I think I have gotten stronger and the climb was not quite as steep. The views are spactacular, even breath taking as I could I'll afford! :)
As we came into O'Cebreiro there were cows being moved down the path. We had to a stand to the side to let them by as we listened to the beautiful music of their bells.
Angie and I then sat on the rock wall for at least 10 minutes simply enjoying mountain views. The mountains are green, steep and layered one after another for miles. Coming this far, climbing to this elevation, and being rewarded with these amazing views was cause for celebration.
Upon entering town we saw thatched roofs and beautiful stone buildings centuries old. Celtic music was playing. We have now entered Galicia the land of the Celts. We have not done any shopping because we don't want to carry anything, however we were not able to resist a few trinkets for the grand kids and some shell earrings.
We were having so much fun that we decided to see if the albergay had room for 2 and to our amazement they did. We checked in and put our packs down and went to find lunch. It was nearly 3. We sat outside with a retired gentleman from Connecticut who is doing the Camino for the second year in a row. We shared lunch and Camino tales and had a good time. We then wandered over to the church. It is a small Romanesque church, simple and beautifully decorated. We purchased a few cards, got stamps and got them ready to send.
Later we looked around town a little more, taking the time to gaze out over the mountain cliffs. By this time it was getting pretty cold. Angie talked me into stopping for a warm brandy: another first for the day. It warned me right up and may well help me sleep with the other 25 people in our room! The bunk beds are arranged with four bunkbeds linked together. This means the two bottom people are sleeping right to each other and the same with top two. This is a little to close if you are not married or at least family members. Angie and I were greatful to get our 2 top bunks together!
Lessons learned: Do hard things so that you can be rewarded with amazing new experiences.
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