15 miles of this and that

Posted by LP - today was a lovely day……much better weather than yesterday (started chilly, became sunny), healthy food (vegetarian restaurant in Sarria) and entertainment along the route:

Donkeys by the side of the trail - we also saw cows, sheep, goats, chickens, dogs and cats 
This charming building was converted from a tumble down barn into a home and art gallery about 15 years ago
LP with the artist Arther Manton Lowe, an Englishman who converted the building in the previous photo and who lives and paints on El Camino for 1/2 of each year
LP’s meal today = “Istanbowl” (couscous, hummus, veggies and salad)
One of a series of murals entitled, “The Stars of El Camino”
A tabby cat who visited us while we took a rest 
A table of fruit and vegetables available to hikers/pilgrims for a donation, we ate bananas 

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  1. AnonymousMay 25, 2022 at 2:33 PM

    Grateful that you all day was better than yesterday. You were able to have delicious food and CD

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    1. AnonymousMay 25, 2022 at 4:00 PM

      I’m also happy you were able to see and experience all of the beautiful nature, animals. Best wishes, ROBBIE💚

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  2. Bailey SymingtonMay 25, 2022 at 4:59 PM

    I still cannot believe the number of miles you two are walking. 15 miles in one day? I'd need two days rest after that distance. Love seeing the Camino through your eyes. Thank you for sharing.

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  3. AnonymousMay 25, 2022 at 6:30 PM

    Pictures are beautiful. I can feel your excitement about baby storks and being nearly done. What an adventure!

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  4. Cheryl PerryMay 25, 2022 at 6:30 PM

    I admit to omitting my name to the above comment.

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  5. AnonymousMay 25, 2022 at 10:09 PM

    Sounded like a lovely day to be out and about. The animals along the way were cheering you on and the plate of food for lunch looked absolutely delicious. Hope all your days are as good as this one💚

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  6. Kim GibsonMay 27, 2022 at 7:49 AM

    Beautiful pictures. I know you are getting excited about being towards the end..but glad to see you remember why you went..take in the beauty of it all.

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  7. MarkMay 30, 2022 at 9:05 AM

    Nothing more beautiful that an old stone wall with potted flowers. I love all of your photos.

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