Another gorgeous walk through the lush Galician countryside. Today’s path was short and easy, mainly downhill, and very quiet with few other pilgrims in sight. We got to Portomarín so early that the albergue would not be open for a couple of hours allowing for plenty of time to check out Iglesia San Pedro (closed) and Iglesia San Nicholás (open). I had a wonderful opportunity to meditate and offer thanksgiving in this ancient and still living church.
Many of you know that Fr. Kevin is here in Spain at the same time as us. He walked the Camino Primitivo to Santiago, then headed this way on the Camino Francés, the Camino that we are walking. We met this afternoon, had a wonderful dinner, attended mass, and had a delightful time just sharing time together, and sharing Camino stories. We will continue toward Santiago in the morning while he continues toward the east. The next time our paths will cross will be in early July back at St. Matthew.
Day #22
Portomarín
Population 2,000 / Elevation 330 meters
Albergue Portomarín
Distance walked today 8.8 km
Weather mostly cloudy and mild (humid) early, sunny later.