Day 8. Tuesday Sept 1

 Posted by VQT

Headed to Redondela.  It’s a shorter day.  The last 5 km (3 miles) is steeply descending into Redondela.  

Photo: stacked stone wall.  

Yesterday LP did laundry.  With only minimal clothing doing laundry is a big deal.  Most of us don’t use laundromats - the large load washer & dryers, paying with credit cards and speed of the washing and drying cycles is very impressive.  Next time you travel outside the US and pass by a laundromat go inside and take a look.  

Jane & Arthur are about 12 minutes away from our hotel.  I’m meeting them to walk today.  


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  1. LPSeptember 1, 2026 at 1:39 AM

    Here is an extra smile….sign in the laundry said “drop your pants here” 💚

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2026 at 6:52 AM

    Enjoy the shorter day and I love the laundry Sign! Best wishes ROBBIE💚💚

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  3. Dolce Vita - The German Shorthaired PointerSeptember 1, 2026 at 8:16 AM

    Nice that you have Jane & Arthur joining you today.

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  4. CDZSeptember 1, 2026 at 9:43 AM

    We tend to take our conveniences for granted! Waiting for your clothes to wash and dry is something we just don’t do anymore! Love the Drop your Pants sign!

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