Over the past 3 days we have walked over 30 000 steps each day. We loved Portugal and had beautiful clear skies each day, with out door dining and relaxed coffee stops en route.
Yesterday we crossed the border into Spain and found it tough going. Partly as it was extremely hot, and also our predicted 'easy' day seemed to drag along asphalt roads and without much opportunity to drop into a bar as we went. Thankfully our friends had packed a thermos of coffee and a roadside stop amongst heather, overlooking the main highway, with Portuguese chocolate and nuts gave us the impetus we needed to keep going. The day ended with a long haul along the main highway into O Porrino. Spanish SIM cards organised then Tapas before crashing out last night.
We have moved our watches forward an hour so waking now in the dark. Accommodation the last 3 nights has been more basic but still good to arrive for a shower and rest each day.
Rain was forecast for 3 pm today and sure enough, it is now gently raining. We arrived with only a few drops, and joined with a group of 7 ladies who are all doing the Caminho Portugese in celebration of their 60th birthdays. Lynne has joined the club and we are outcasts due to our relative youth!!
Not sure why yesterday was a drag and today was great. More variety along the way, brief chats with fellow pilgrims, and cooler weather. Or just that some days are better than others. No reason. They just are.
Sitting in a comfortable bar now, with a lemon shandy. Cheers!
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