Yesterday we walked from Sarria to Portomarin. When you you get close, there’s a T junction with opposing arrows. Take the left that is marked ‘Historico’. We then followed it and came to two signs, one for the road and a right turn across through a narrow path. We took this route because we saw two other pilgrims, and also because we didn’t know any better. I don’t know how old they were, but for us it was extremely risky for many reasons. We are in our sixties and have had joint replacements. We were trying to outwalk the rain which was starting and we thought it would be quicker. The rocks were huge and the path narrow and extremely steep. The rocks were wet. Fortunately we didn’t have on our ponchos because that would’ve added to the risk. There were some small sections that I could place my feet but Ian has big feet and he was more at risk. I said each man for himself, I’ll see you at the bottom .
I tried to attach a video but I’m having problems doing it.
My advice, take the road if you have dodgy knees