Okay, with our first long day behind us, we all woke up pretty sore in places, but optimistic that today was going to be an easier day. So, it totally sucked when we got dropped off at a starting point and immediately hiked uphill for what seemed forever.
Before hitting the trail, we all enjoyed a great breakfast put out for us at Pazo do Cruz, our country manor house. Then, the proprieter kindly dropped us off at a Camino start point and we were immediately heading uphill. The scenery was gorgeous: we were in a very lush, green valley with fab views of the hills dotted with picturesque homes. Unfortunately, my camera ran out of batteries last night and I forgot my charger in my suitcase, which was left in the Zwingli rental car. Marian took some photos with her camera, but they can't be downloaded to my iPad due to a wrong connection. So no photos for today's blog, sorry! Take my word for it, today's hike was very scenic: we went up and down beautiful wooded paths, with hardly any civilization involved.
We also had a cloudy day and even had to break out the rain ponchos right before lunchtime (2:30).
Got to the hotel around 4:00 and Liz and Kath were already waiting for us . After shower and some rest, we all got together at the hotel bar and talked about the day and other unusual stories from other journeys. Then dinner. We were introduced to zamburinas, great fine seafood on shells we got to keep as souvenirs. We got back to the hotel early (Spanish schedule, around 10pm, to get ready for tomorrow. It is said to be the most difficult day, long - around 18 miles and quite a big elevation. It may rain too.
Lots of laugh on the way and amazing views to come will keep us all in good spirit to be able to accomplish our mission.
Can you tell that Marian
Wrote the last two paragraphs? Guest blogger! :-)
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