It was already pretty fast in 2022, and it's much faster now. You can make things even easier for yourself by waiting for a moment when there's no queue in front of the door.
Day 38 - - Santa Irene
Hitching out of Pedrouso was not successful, so I just walked here and grabbed a spot and a shower in the Xunta Albergue.
That it was the Feast Day and it got too late in the afternoon plus it's not a good road for it...
The youngest pilgrim I have ever seen was about 2-3 months old. I have seen a few other very young minigrinos over the years, and more than usual this year. Most are about 6 to 7 years old or more.
I have reached O Amenal, which is the first more or less sensible place to start hitching from.
The walking to get here was a lot better after those coffees than before them, and was pleasant and shaded through the eucalyptus forest.
I am at San Paio, and not too far now from the first hitch-hiking spot. Still need to get 'round the airport.
I slept fairly well, though I have woken up with somewhat stiff legs and sore joints. From the outside more than anything else.
I had...
Day 37 - - Somewhere near Lavacolla
Opposite the service station up the road towards the airport.
Another interesting day.
It was somewhat hardish at the start, from so much tarmac and uphill tarmac, though after a beer up at the top, it did...
A broad-brimmed hat of the "bucket style" is useful for shade. However, if you experience heat stroke or sun stroke symptoms, or if it is just HOT, consider the evaporative cooling aspects of soaking your bucket hat in a fuente (fountain) or...
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