Palas del Rei to Salceda: 41 Kilometres (our longest walk on the Camino) — Challenge and test were the words on my mind. So, on that note, I woke up at 5:30 a.m. I slept exceptionally well. I woke up my mate, then gathered all our belongings and prepared ourselves for the day in a different room (to avoid waking other pilgrims). Today was…

Ferreiros to Palas del Rei: 33 Kilometres — I slept much better than on previous nights. Six hours was better than nothing! Wilma and I prepared all our belongings, then went to the lounge area. We planned to take it easy. We carried our bags to the auberge restaurant, left them there for transport, and were ready for…

Ferreiros to Palas del Rei: 33 Kilometres — The road passed near agricultural buildings before reaching Toxibo, where we encountered a horrific odour. We nearly vomited. Our buffs were very handy along the Camino. Along this stretch, the Camino ventured through a few small communities. We stopped at Bar Descanso del Peregrino, a small café in Gonzar, a…

Samos to Ferreiros: 30 Kilometres — Monasterio de La Magdalena is located on the Camino itself. We were unlucky; it was closed, although it was Sunday. We passed a white and green building just before the Monasterio de La Magdalena. I learned this building was formerly used as a prison for criminals awaiting trial later at…

Samos to Ferreiros: 30 Kilometres — Good morning, wet Samos! It was my second night without sleep. My adrenaline pumped. I could not wait to depart from the auberge. We stopped in the next-door hotel, Hostal Costa Victoria, for breakfast at 6 a.m. I nearly burst into tears when the owner, José, mentioned that he had…

Fonfría del Camino to Samos: 21 Kilometres — We could see the small town of Triacastela from the top of the hill. I loved every turn of the trail; we passed through such beauty in the valleys and small enchanting villages. There were purple flowers on the side of the road, snails on the pathway, cattle behind fences…

Fonfría del Camino to Samos: 21 Kilometres — I couldn’t wait for Wilma to wake up; I grew easily agitated from a lack of sleep. I woke her earlier than usual, and we were in the lounge to prepare for the day at 4:30 a.m. We organized our backpacks with tags for the next destination. We took our…

Trabadelo to Fonfría del Camino: 32 Kilometres — Whether I was frustrated, in pain, sad or happy, I always encountered rich, textured experiences that uplifted my soul on the Camino. It was like an unusual sign from the Field of Stars. Life flowed, and I flowed with it. …

Trabadelo to Fonfría del Camino: 32 Kilometres — A good sleep was a blessing on the Camino. All we needed was a warm room, a hot shower, clean sheets, and a comfortable pillow. What more did a pilgrim require or want? We went downstairs for breakfast at around 5:30 a.m. Isabella awakened, too. We laughed with her as…