It was not a shorter day!

 Posted by VQT

Photo: Elevation profile from Buen Camino trail app. 

See Vigo on the far left side - that’s where I started from.  There was at least 1.5 miles of steep uphill to reach the plateau.  The guidebook fails to show this!

AND.  Our accommodation was not in Redondela it’s in Soutoxuste - at least 2.5 miles past Redondela.  Every step was uphill past Redondela.  

But, accommodation is totally charming.  Photos to follow in another post.  


Photo: plastic (?) staged sheep climbing on cafe table.  

Photo: View from up high.  The squares in the bay are mussel farms.  

SO…today was not a shorter easier day it was challenging and 11.5 miles.  The only good news is I’m 2.5 miles closer to tomorrow nights accommodation.  


Comments

  1. CDZSeptember 1, 2026 at 1:50 PM

    That looks brutal. Rest well.

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2026 at 2:03 PM

    Congratulations on your challenging journey! Hope you can celebrate with a nice dinner and good rest! Best ROBBIE💚

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  3. To Dog With LoveSeptember 1, 2026 at 2:40 PM

    Sounds like a grueling day but you did have a nice view! Hopefully tomorrow will be a bit easier.

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2026 at 6:11 PM

    So I hope that tomorrow is an easy day. You deserve it. PN

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2026 at 7:54 PM

    wow what a hike! look forward to seeing the pics of the adorable accommodations:)

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