A doozy of a day.

 Posted by VT

We were warned that the Finisterre route was not an easy stroll to the coast.  Today there was an uphill section that went on and on and on.  It was 3/4 to a mile uphill - serious inclines.  But, the Camino provides and there was a cafe just as the downhill started.  After a cheese & tomato sandwich, potato chips and a beer we were revived.  

The spires of Cathedral of Santiago in the distance.  Looks like Oz.  

What a dog!  Perched on his/her wall watching pilgrims walk by.  

Crossed over a very old bridge and the river was beautiful.  (I wonder how many times I’ve used the word beautiful to describe the sights we see?) 

And yes our funky, weird, odd, strange, quirky hotel has a bar.  Unbelievable! 


Comments

  1. AnonymousMay 16, 2023 at 12:12 PM

    I LOVED the dog on the stone wall! Pamela

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  2. SuziMay 16, 2023 at 12:19 PM

    That sounds tough 😖

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  3. Cheryl P.May 16, 2023 at 2:20 PM

    Oh, my knees hurt just thinking of it. And that handy cafe to recover in. Now I want ice cream.

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  4. AnonymousMay 16, 2023 at 10:24 PM

    Love the river and bridge! TRW

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  5. To Dog With LoveMay 17, 2023 at 2:24 PM

    Awesome dog photo! The bar looks surprisingly extensive!

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