Today’s walk was magical, out of Tricastella early and into the fog that we saw yesterday from above as we descended from O’Cebriero.
As we climbed out of the valley, we moved above the cloud layer and into a beautiful clear sky. As is common now, the sunrise was stunning, the shame is that as we’re constantly walking west, these beautiful events are always behind you.
Another descent and I’m now in a cloud forest. Oaks of some sort, chestnuts and some pines litter the way. The air was so thick with fog that it literally rained on me.
The view was was out of a fairytale with the fog blowing through the trees. If you’ve ever been in a heavy snowfall, you know how it absorbs the sound, heavy fog does the same thing. All you hear are your footsteps and your heart beat and an occasional bird, it was glorious!
Sarria just sort of appears, I rounded a corner and there she was, 22k in a little over 4.5 hours with a breakfast break after about 12k. I ran into the Canadians making the same break.
Ann texted me telling me the rooms weren’t ready, I was just down the street, I covered some ground today. Rooms Aqua Sarria is very nice, clean and friendly. It will give the Rookies a soft landing.
Everyone made it in, even with a train problem. They’re a little awestruck by this little town and trying to get ready for the Camino tomorrow. Short day, they should all do great.
Off to Portomarin tomorrow.