Friday 13 th September ( continued )
Said I was not superstitious, then WordPress start messing up, so I hope this new post works.
Warnings about fires in the region.
Looking back at Vigo.
a little early for a Cerveja, high hopes for later, though.
Mussel Beds in the Ria.
Impressive Suspension Bridge.
Lining up the bags for entry to the Albergue, in Redondela.
This is the ritual for Albergues on the Caminhos; they open in the afternoon, so you put your kit down as you arrive. Then you are let in by the Hospitalero – lecture on rules and regs – then sign in with both your pilgrim passport and your ordinary ID.Pay your € 6.00 and in you go.
I am only staying in the Albergue because there is little alternative accommodation in Redondela, despite its size and it is a very pleasant, riverside place.
I got a bottom bunk (. 20 bunks in this Dorm which is mixed; hope it doesn’t t get full ).You have to be back by 10 pm and out the next morning, by 8 a m.bear in mind it does not get light this time of year until 7.30 a m.
very good shower facilities, etc.
Had best Bocadillo of the Walk so far, for lunch.
That is the albergue.
Redondela is famous for its 19 th Century Railway Arches.
Looking down at a very shallow river bed but huge fish in abundance.
Now being Friday, something that size with a few chips would make a great dinner.
Finally, St James again, despoiling the Moors.
Finally remembered to share a few of the Stand-Out tracks I have listened to en route, so far:-
“One More Cup of Coffee” Roger McGuinn with CALEXICO
“Just A Song Before I Go ” Crosby and Nash
“I Still Believe ” Danny & The Champions of the World”
” Shiver” Giant Sand ( Remix )
” The Sexual Loneliness of Jesus Christ ” Jackie Leven
“Chicken Wire” Joe Pernice
“Lowlands” Oysterband
” The Lower Road” Thea Gilmore ( featuring Joan Baez )
“Until the Led” Vic Chesnutt
“It Will Be a Good Day ( The River ) Yes
Hope it’s a good day tomorrow, too!
Saturday 14th September
I have mentioned the Pilgrim Passport, or Credencial,so here is a photo and also a snap of the pages with stamps collected from various places along the Caminho.You must have at least one stamp per day to obtain your special certificate of completion, in Santiago.
It is reassuring to start seeing the Galician way marks; they occur regularly with distances to go measured to three decimal points.
Final view of the Rias, as the Caminho moves inland.
First time I have seen anyone using the old, village community laundry!
The sun was right behind me.
About to cross a famous bridge in The history of Spanish Independence; when I was here 15 months ago, it was raining and a Portuguese girl, Gilda, took my photo – still hear from her on Facebook.
A view down the Estuary.
The scenery changes to Vines and far- off mountains – I hope they stay far off.This is a wonderful walk, with old lanes, ancient barns and occasional glimpses of people actually up and about.I had been walking for three hours since a cup of coffee at 7.30 am, and was grateful to come upon this bit of diversification into an impromptu Cafe, where I ordered a pot of tea and was given the chance to make my own Jamon Serrano Boccadillo.
Stopped at this tiny chapel, dedicated to St Marta, where I had this taken under a typically Galician Cruceiro.
Found my hotel easily and after a shower and ritual washing of the socks, top and shorts, had a semi, self-guided tour of Pontevedra, the Provincial capital and historically important stage in the Portuguese Caminho.
This is the Santuario de Pelegrina and its floor plan is the shape of a shell.
This Lemon Tree was providing some shade as I stopped for a cooling Tinto Verano in the Praza Teucro. There are a good number
of inviting squares in Pontevedra.
Saturday afternoon is very quiet, unlike England , most shops close all afternoon and it was quite deserted.
From 7 pm families begin to emerge, eating ice cream and doing the Paseo.Ciaou.
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