Today was another cool, humid, hazy Galician day on the Camino. You can feel that we are getting closer to Santiago – there are more pilgrims on the road, there are more bars and roadside stands along the way, and there is a noticeable air of anticipation. We passed by more cows, corn fields, eucalyptus groves, corn cribs, open fields, and tiny villages. I noticed, for the first time, buds on the grapevines. After what seemed like no time at all we arrived at our albergue. Only 3 days and about 30 kilometers to Santiago. It’s a little hard to believe.
Those of us who are old enough will remember things like letter carriers on foot and milkmen making their deliveries. A similar institution is alive and well here in Spain. Panaderia trucks go through the villages and along the country roads stopping along the way to sell bread for today’s needs. And, of course, socializing seems just as important as the bread itself.
We made a special point to stop in the village of A Calle at Casa Tia Dolores for their speciality, churros con chocolate. Oh, what sweet deliciousness! (Thank you, Fr. Kevin, for the recommendation!)
Day #27
Salceda
Population ? / Elevation 400 meters
Albergue Alborada
Distance walked today 11.0 km
Weather cool, humid, and hazy.