Rainy start to the day….it got better



 Posted by LP

Photo - Portuguese words over the kitchen where we enjoyed breakfast at 7am - they translate as “success is made of small daily efforts - thanks to those who always support us” - of course this is very appropriate for Camino walkers as it is for the small family bakery that fed us this morning 

Photo - very fancy green door, arched with pots on the wall above - first photo I took after it stopped raining this morning 

Photo - VQT taking photo of ceramics and plants on the wall outside a fancy villa 

Photo - Camino sign of yellow arrow and shell, on which someone has added googly eyes :)

Photo - wall painting (inside a church) of a pilgrim and Camino shells 


Photo - rainbow seen from our dinner spot (pizza, salad and vino tinto) - over the Lima in Viana de Castilo 

I am doing fine, but either I have under estimated the Camino, or over estimated my recovery (from several health issues) - a good night’s sleep will be wonderful 💚

Comments

  1. CDZAugust 26, 2026 at 4:46 PM

    Wow - a beautiful rainbow! Touching the water! Sleep is coming to replenish for tomorrow's journey! Hope it's a beautiful day!

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  2. Dolce Vita - The German Shorthaired PointerAugust 26, 2026 at 6:57 PM

    A good night’s sleep is the true treasure at the end of that rainbow!

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  3. AnonymousAugust 27, 2026 at 2:51 AM

    Nice rainy day! Always love the green doors. Please get some well needed rest! Safe travels to both of you! Best, ROBBIE💚💚

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  4. To Dog With LoveAugust 27, 2026 at 7:10 AM

    A beautiful rainbow! I imagine that was a delight at the end of your long day.

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