Wednesday, 24 April 2024

Day 28: Miraz to Sobrado dos Monxes

So I departed at 7.55, definitely the coldest morning yet. There was a frost on the ground and I had the thinnest of gloves and my hands were painfully cold for about an hour but we are quite high. The scenery was different as we were now too high for conventional farming, and the ground was quite rugged with large pieces of rock exposed. We didn't get a spectacular sunrise but the sun being low in the sky gave rise to some good photos. 










This was one really good guard dog. Even though there was a big fence he was still very scary. 

After we came over the ridge these were the class views and can't resist a waterfall even if man made.  





For part of the way today I had met up with my other Canadian friend Carol Ann. ( yes this is how it is spelt).


She is 76 years old and walks faster than me, she is very fit. 

These  more brilliant views but at the highest point, 713m, we are stuck on a road with no views but before and after there were great views and more windmills. 




This is where im staying tonight…



The big one not the little one!

It is the Monastery of Sobrad. Superb building with quite a modern hostel/Alberge accommodation. €10 a night. 

Only 22km tomorrow and then 2 x19km the next two
Days but the weather forecast is rain 🙁

Today: 25.88 km

Part 2 Total: 371.8 km 

Total:  686.55 km

Remaining: 60.63 km Yippee!





Day 31: Pedrouzo to Santiago de Compostela

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