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Day 10: Ribadeo to Lourenza

Day 10: Ribadeo to Lourenza

After a rest day yesterday in Ribadeo, Dave and I were glad to get back to the Camino trail – sort of like going home. Our packs were like old friends, feeling comfortable and snug against our backs. We said goodbye to Ribadeo and the coast and headed into the mountains. Villages are fewer and farther apart now, so it’s important to plan ahead: where to eat and sleep and whether to carry food. The terrain plays an important part…

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Day 7/8: La Caridad to Ribadeo

Day 7/8: La Caridad to Ribadeo

An odd thing happened two nights ago at our little hotel in La Caridad. I opened our second floor window and caught the attention of a pilgrim who was arriving. She assumed I was staff and asked in English, “I have a reservation. Am I too early?” I answered her with, “Llamar al teléfono de la puerta.” I’ve become so unaccustomed to hearing English, that I got my languages mixed up! What a surprise that was! According to the Gronze website,…

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