 |
Our friend Tom |
May 14
After walking for 7 hours we finished the 20.5 miles. We went up and down 1400 feet. We left in the dark at 5:45. We stopped just for snacks because we were concerned about getting beds. Last night they had to turn away people. The same is happening here with only 30 beds. There are people going to Finistere and Muxia and there are people returning. We got here at 1 and there were few beds left. We made it. I was tired and my right knee was killing me. We met a walking party of Spanish men and women. Every weekend they walk 20 to 25 k. One of the men who lived in Germany for 6 years is coming to US in August. Direct flight to Las Vegas, and then he will go to the Grand Canyon and New York. Interesting man. We walked through forests and along country roads with both fields and cows. Everybody in our albergue was out and on the road by 6:30. I think all our friends got beds. We had our supper with Tom a Danish man He is a teacher and on his holidays he is a guide for Danish families In Greece and Italy. Fascinating man. After dinner we met a man from Germany and he has done the Camino 8 times from France and Seville and the north route over the mountains. Everyone has a story.Tomorrow we get to Finisterre 18 miles if we both can walk in the morning. I have convinced Stu that drugs are good . Caffeine in the am and ibuprofen at night.
After walking for 7 hours we finished the 20.5 miles. We went up and down 1400 feet. We left in the dark at 5:45. We stopped just for snacks because we were concerned about getting beds. Last night they had to turn away people. The same is happening here with only 30 beds. There are people going to Finistere and Muxia and there are people returning. We got here at 1 and there were few beds left. We made it. I was tired and my right knee was killing me. We met a walking party of Spanish men and women. Every weekend they walk 20 to 25 k. One of the men who lived in Germany for 6 years is coming to US in August. Direct flight to Las Vegas, and then he will go to the Grand Canyon and New York. Interesting man. We walked through forests and along country roads with both fields and cows. Everybody in our albergue was out and on the road by 6:30. I think all our friends got beds. We had our supper with Tom a Danish man He is a teacher and on his holidays he is a guide for Danish families In Greece and Italy. Fascinating man. After dinner we met a man from Germany and he has done the Camino 8 times from France and Seville and the north route over the mountains. Everyone has a story.Tomorrow we get to Finisterre 18 miles if we both can walk in the morning. I have convinced Stu that drugs are good . Caffeine in the am and ibuprofen at night.
 |
Albergue at Olveiroa. only 5 in this little house be sure if you arrive early to save the beds here |
 |
Restaurant in Olveiroa |
then click on "View on Google Earth" found in the upper right top margin.
There are thousands of pictures of the Camino you can view.
The trip to the cape in sunlight and wind. Looking forward to the "0" marker
Name: | Negreira-Olveiroa | |
Date: | May 14, 2011 5:39 am | |
Map: (valid until Nov 11, 2011) | ||
Distance: | 20.5 miles | |
Elapsed Time: | 6:40:06 | |
Avg Speed: | 3.1 mph | |
Max Speed: | 4.3 mph | |
Avg Pace: | 19' 33" per mile | |
Min Altitude: | 518 ft | |
Max Altitude: | 1,401 ft | |
Start Time: | 2011-05-14T03:39:59Z | |
Start Location: | ||
Latitude: | 42.903469º N | |
Longitude: | 8.741271º W | |
End Location: | ||
Latitude: | 42.967396º N | |
Longitude: | 9.039483º W | |
No comments:
Post a Comment