May 15, 2014
Portos, Spain
You won't find this place on any map, probably. We're about 75 kms from Santiago. Last weekend we bussed ahead to Sarria, the town about 100 kms out from Santiago. That's all you really have to hike to get your Compostella, the official stamp. And that's all many, if not most, walk. The crowds are unbelievable! We're booking ahead our rooms to be sure we have a place. We're also reserving at in-between smaller places and that's a delight.
Being back in the mountains feels fabulous! I'm hiking strong and feeling great. Have met too many people. It gets exhausting. And skipping changes your Camino family so that's a downer. But our little tribe of the Four Crazy ... Happy Ladies is moving on down the trail.
Tonight we're in newish bunkroom of only 8 woman!! What a treat this is. Maybe no snorers. Maybe. And we have a lovely, grassy, shady yard. Ever so pleasant. Unlike the bunkrooms of 20-40 beds in the larger towns. And there's a restaurant up the country road with a yummy menu...soup and salad for dinner tonight!!!
Lots of letting go and more acceptance of what is. That is the way of the Camino.
Buen Camino,
BagLady
