Utreia!Onwards to Padron.

Natural paths, quiet lanes, long established woodland and two river valleys – but rain. Two slight climbs up the Bermana Valley, then Cortinas – the “ high” point. Descent then into the Valga Valley.

There are always churches and chapels along Caminos, for obvious reasons; most in good repair and in attractive settings.

Rambleros are always in search of coffee and we were well received in this Pelegrino orientated stop. With its counter, displaying our route.

This tape is 20 Km in official length, though we walked further on from Padron, eventually, to our hotel. At times we were following a Roman Road…

Passing some eye catching sights, both floral and faunal….Bottoms up!

Everyone was relieved to reach Hotel Scala, a big , bustling hotel with parties of Spanish Golden Oldies – made us feel young – and school groups. Dinner was served after Hannah did a double act with the waiter,to a round of applause,  in getting everyone their correct Pre- ordered menu.. of course they ha d forgotten ! At the end of dinner, the same super efficient waiter presented us with three bottles of Orujo, for digestive purposes only….

“Buena salud”