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Sarria
... will find always find in feiras are pulpo stalls. Here you can have a hearty fill of the local speciality of boiled octopus accompanied with a glass or two of wine. Galician pulpo has gone up in price over the years as it's a popular export to Japan but a half portion (ración) of pulpo, half a bottle of wine, a coke, bread and a coffee cost me just 8€. If you are ever in Galicia try to find out where and when the local feiras will ...
In Galicia We Trust
... to go browse the net waves for news of fellow pilgrims. The last few days have been a confusing mess of shifting groups, fluctuating schedules, unrealized plans and found and lost friends, much like those first hilarious minutes after you light an animal shelter on fire. And with a strangely similar amount of barking. Plans P.S. (Post Santiago) are finally on the horizon, with everyone comparing notes and plans and goals:
I intend to ...
Time out in Sarria.
... to prepare for the final push. Debbie is already starting to feel better and hopefully her appetite will increase so she will be ready to hit the trail. She rested well here and I was able to explore the city some more.
The number of pilgrims joining the Camino has increased and I noticed at least 50 pilgrims waiting outside one of the albergue in Sarria this afternoon. Depending on Debbie's health will determine what we do ...
On the Road Again
... told very mysteriously was VERY expensive - we were a litle concerned that our waiter didn't let on just how expensive but when we got the bill it was only 2,50 euros each!
In Ponferrada, the rain began. Not persistant, but frequent and quite heavy showers.
Back to the bus station the next morning and onto a very flash "Supra" bus as far as Lugo where we change to another bus to Sarria. The "Supra" was like being on a plane but way more legroom and more ...
Sarria
... as it's 111km to Santiago de Compostela, and you are able to get your certificate if you walk that leg. We had a quick look around, but there wasn't much to see - we walked up the hill to see the ruins of an old castle but as we got close there was an overpowering pongy poo smell that had us almost gagging, so we ...