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Day 20 (June 1, 2023)
And just like that our journey has ended.
We completed the last dozen kilometers from Teo in warm, sunny weather. The route was mainly road, sidewalks, and groomed trails. Today was definitely the most crowded walk, but it was filled with other tired, joyous folks. We...
Day 19 (May 31)
Today was similar to yesterday. Very pleasant hiking through country forests and villages. We did a little 10min detour around some bumpy ground but the terrain has otherwise been stroller friendly this week.
We are grateful that we're entering Santiago de Compostela tomorrow...
Day 18 (May 30)
Great day of hiking through the woods and villages on the approach to Santiago de Compostela. The rain again threatened but never materialized. Thus far the dark clouds have only been an excuse to rest: "Oof that looks like a dark cloud, better stop for a drink/gelato/etc until...
Day 17 (May 29)
Took a rest day back in Pontevedra after hiking the stretch from Pontevedra to Caldas de Reis. Cabbing back to our stopping point tomorrow to start the final push.
All rain gear is at the ready for the next few days.
We're keeping in our thoughts all those affected by the...
Day 16 (May 28)
We got a late start (starting to see a trend!) but kept a brisk pace today. The route from Pontevedra to Caldas de Reis runs through some lovely forest and pasture. The rain yesterday meant it runs through some streams that cross the paths as well, which made Dad feel rugged and...
Day 15 (May 27)
Tough day to push a stroller. Lots of uphill chugging and navigating rocky trails, at least for the first third of the walk. Got a tip from a friendly local about which way was less of a steep climb. Unfortunately, our Spanish is very rudimentary and we misunderstood his...
Day 14 (May 26)
We got a bit of a late start again today but didn't have too far to go. Great terrain through villages or well maintained trails.
Made it into Arcade pretty quick and decided to explore the town and get some laundry done. The skies opened up en route back to our accommodation...
Day 13 (May 25)
Our app showed two routes out of Vigo today, one nearer the water and one up through town. We had a bumpy time navigating the core of Vigo two days prior especially along Av. da Beiramar. There are no curb ramps and lots of driveway curbs into the various workshops and...
Day 12 (May 24)
Rest day in Vigo. Stocked up on some baby and parent pilgrim essentials, and did laundry. No tourism, just rest and preparation.
The weather was on our minds. The first substantial rain of our trip happened today. It was a steady, fine rain. There was a little thunder and...
Day 11 (May 23)
On the advice of @Rickcrna we took the route along the water today. Lots of variation in terrain as we switched routes from the traditional coastal route to the route that hugs the coast (the naming convention needs some work!). We've really enjoyed the short forays off the...
Day 10 (May 22)
Dad still sore from the lingering effects of food poisoning, we navigated the route from Baiona to Nigrán. Very pleasant walk with lots of stroller-friendly terrain.
The walk along the Rio Muíños as we entered town was particularly serene. It occurred to us that we hadn't...
We have been following routes on the Wise Pilgrim app as well as those recommended by folks on here. Yesterday we opted to follow the route along the water and didn't see a 100km marker.
This was disappointing but I suspect it is somewhere along the inland route which passes by the Balaídos...
Km 100 Camiño da Costa https://maps.app.goo.gl/E7AoE1hoFu7FHi6g9
It appears to exist on Google Maps. We're actually doing that stage tomorrow so we'll update the thread.
Day 9: 21 May
Rest day in Baiona today. Dad was overcome with food poisoning, so Mom and Baby took advantage of the beach.
Camino!
Tomorrow: Baiona to Nigrán
Day 8 (20 May)
We hit the road early today and took advantage of the great pedestrian/cycle lane along the road to keep up a brisk pace. We wish they had these lanes back home!
We stopped at Artesania Pedra Rubia for a stamp, and also chatted with the Canadian owner(?) of O Peñasco. He gave us...
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