Day 11. May 10

 Posted by VT

Originally we had planned to spend 2 nights here in Vigo.  Instead we took an earlier rest day in Viana do Costelo and changed this reservation to one night.  So we are headed to Vilaboa.  During todays walk we leave the coastal route and start walking the Central route.  5 days from now we walk into Santiago de Compostela.  

Walking to our hotel we passed a Veggie Burger (veggie bowls) restaurant and were so excited.  After washing clothes we headed there and major disappointment- closed.  Most restaurants close late afternoon and do not reopen till 8 or 9 (but it’s not consistent).  Way too late for Camino walkers to eat.  
Sculpture on a very high stand.  Is it a mythological sea creature?  
After the Veggie burger disappointment we
found a pizza place advertising vegetal pizza.  I’ve eaten a lot of pizza in my life but never one topped with canned corn before.  Super thick dark bread crust (?).  We scraped the toppings off and ate that with some of the bread.  Wasn’t awful wasn’t good - don’t recommend.  


Comments

  1. AnonymousMay 10, 2023 at 7:34 AM

    Catching up on all your days. How are your feet doing? Hope you find some good veggies as you head inland.

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  2. To Dog With LoveMay 10, 2023 at 8:33 AM

    Oh my! The pizza with corn! That’s a new one. Hope you find more good veggie places.

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  3. AnonymousMay 10, 2023 at 9:19 AM

    Corn on pizza sounds good to me! :-) Pamela

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  4. AnonymousMay 10, 2023 at 9:23 AM

    Only 5 days to go- congrats! 🥳

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  5. AnonymousMay 10, 2023 at 8:55 PM

    Wow - looks delicious, too bad it didn’t taste good
    Karolyn

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  6. Cheryl P.May 10, 2023 at 9:56 PM

    Score on the pizza! Scraped or not.

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