Left Vigo under dull skies , but dry. Making our way upwards out of the city. We needed a stop to buy a few snacks, etc, as part of this stretch of the Camino has no bars or cafes. Lots of places looked half open – 08.30 onwards – but not officially open till 09.00. Eventually, we came to a super Mercardo at 08.58 and they let us in. We had not gone many more metres when a lady stopped those at the head of the group to advise us we were heading in the wrong direction ! Fortunately, by only a few hundred metres – we had missed a turn – I kept her company in faltering Spanish, whilslt she accompanied us to the right road. They say “The Camino Provides”….in this case, our Guardian Angel; wingless but wonderful.
We found a coffee stop, almost the last before the Senda de Agua, and were given a warm welcome.
Walking on to the Senda de Agua – part of the 39 Km water pipe route from an Embalse to Vigo, we were rewarded with fine views of the Ria.
After a few Km we stopped at a gushing fountain, for a break, close by an eerie looking, long abandoned building.
Brother, Matt in deep conversation with his sister-in-law.More views of the Ria and onwards towards Redondela.
By 1.30, everyone was ready for a lunch break, which we enjoyed opposite the 16 th century building, which now houses the town’s original Albergue. Redondela has two magnificent railway viaducts, still in operation.
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Lunch is a very important time for Rambleros; something else they have in common with Spain.
That’ s our hotel, only ….5 miles or so to go….?
Sue in a sea of shells – try saying that after a couple Brandies!
We were soon safely arrived at Santo Apostolo and enjoyed refreshments overlooking the Ria, followed by dinner in the Comedor – we were really well treated – thanks to Laura and the staff .
On to Pontevedra, tomorrow- Ultreia.
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