Day 9: O'Cebreiro to Triacastela

Chisoon was ready to walk again. But I had to skip breakfast as my stomach was not at its best, likely from a very late dinner of pasta soup, pork chop, and a Santiago tart. At some point on the Camino, quest for adequate nourishment turned into gluttony. I will have to stay away from Menu Del Dia, well, at least for a couple of meals. I am still amazed how a three-course restaurant meal with a wine including tax can be 10 euros.

 The threat of a rain did not materialize and it was another glorious day for walking. Again, I know we are going to pay for this down the road.



Leaving O'Cebreiro in the morning. Same view from our hotel window.



A medieval pilgrim statue past Linares



Just before reaching Hospital de la Condensa. Alternating between nature trails and the asphalt.



Hospital de la Condensa, where one of the earliest hospitals for pilgrims was located.



In Galicia, it is women who usually herd the oxen. No editorial comment.



Pallozas again.



Galician cheese and honey during lunch at Fonfria

At Biduedo, where the steep descent for 8km toward our destination Triacastela begins, Chisoon and the Jersey lady took a cab. A Canadian couple joined happily.

 

Past Biduedo



An honor system obviously, in As Pasantes

I arrived at Tricastela well before 5PM and had early dinner. This felt like a normal day. What will tomorrow bring? Probably rain.



Triacastela



Triacastela