Day 52 – Oct 27,  2022 – Triacastela to Samos (9,69 km / 6 miles)

We had a short walk today only 10km. When we arrived one hour before we could check in, we decided to have a bite and a drink at the bar across the street. This was one of the coolest places we’ve found so far. All the furniture is antique and the food was fabulous. But most importantly, the soundtrack was outstanding. The owner had built her own playlist on Creada (the Spainish version of Spotify). It flowed with offbeat folksy cover tunes. It was wonderful.  

Then we traveled back in time while visiting the Monastery of San Xulián de Samos which is an active Benedictine monastery in Samos, Galicia, Spain. It was founded in the sixth century.

The stone work and art was magnificent. The tour was given in Spanish so we didn’t understand much. We would get a few words here and there and probably words we wanted to hear… it seemed the monk leading the tour said “quesadilla” often. But maybe I am just hungry. Unfortunately photos weren’t allowed, but you can view the monastery from their website here. 

Day 53 – Oct 28,  2022 – Samos to Sarria (14,54 km / 9 miles)

Today was rainy, hilly, green and gorgeous!  We are now only 114 kilometers from Santiago as we enter Sarria.

We went for a drink and asked for tapas and couldn’t decide so the bartender asked “una de cada” or one of each. Rex said sí, por qué no!” Which means, sure why not.

We stayed in a dorm-style albergue for the last time intentionally. We wanted to feel the new pilgrim energy. But the albergue was too loud and sleep was hard to come by. It is all a part of the Camino experience. 

Day 54 – Oct 29,  2022 – Sarria to Mercadoiro (17 km / 10.56 miles)

We experimented today. We wanted to give you a day in the life of a pilgrim walking the camino. So we created a point of view (POV) video just for you. This way from the comfort of your warm, dry living room you can walk 17 kilometers with us from Sarria to Mercadoiro. 

It is best with the sound on and even better on a large screen with surround sound. You can listen to the rain, wind, birds, tractors, cows, footsteps, and my heavy breathing when walking uphill.  No uphill swearing though. Sorry. 

The video reflects 7 hours of walking, condensed to less than 14  minutes for your viewing pleasure. 

Enjoy and thanks for following!