May 4-5, 2024
Two nights in this place, another great apartamente. It’s been raining buckets. The weather is supposed to clear on Monday and we have enough time so we’re staying in town an extra day. Day 3 of no walking for me. I’ll be able to write the book on “resting” my way to Santiago. Not what I has planned but my hamstring is getting better so I think that’s the key.
We did some shopping in this great city for some necessary, and unnecessary items.
Tomorrow we start walking into the “Spiritual Variant” part of the Portuguese Way. It’s more of a climb and less populated than the regular route. This follows the route of the last part of the journey where the apostle St James’ remains were carried.
Not many pictures the last couple of days. Just trying to stay out of the rain. We were in this great little shop today. Most stores are closed on Sunday. The people here honor the Sabbath.
And there are beautiful buildings here in good repair. I just happen to like photos of the ones that are crumbling.
Joy McGinnis - Camino de Santiago 