We left hostel before 7am, went through the old city wall at a gate not far from the cathedral and found a bar for cafe. Getting out of the city was easy and we walked on quiet asphalt roads or nearby trails for most of the morning. The fog burned away quickly and today was sunny and warmer than yesterday. We found a bar after 10km and had toast and cafe. After leaving the bar, Neil and I parted ways. He walks a bit faster than I do and needs to be in Santiago sooner so was planning on going further today anyway so I suggested we part then. It’ll be a bit different on the path without his company but we will meet for dinner on the 14th so that will be fun. We worked together as hospitaleros in Grado for 15 days then walked the camino for 10 days. I continued on mostly asphalt one and two lane roads (harder on the feet today!) but there was a bit of shaded forest paths for more relaxed walking. After 19.8km I came to Albergue O’ Candido in San Roman de Retorta and it’s situated nicely near the camino. Stopping just before noon was a luxury! After shower and laundry (hung on a nice sunny clothesline behind the albergue) I had a partial menu del dia consisting of ensalata mixta, bread and most of a bottle of red wine and enjoyed watching pilgrims walk by. It’s now 7:30pm and the albergue is mostly but not completely full.
Tapas bars in front of Hostel
Crossing the river as we left Lugo
Walking on gravel path next to road - better than asphal but not much
After mid-morning stop for coffee. Neil and I said goodby - we'll meet for dinner in Santiago.
Countryside
A bit of forested path was a great change from the sunny asphalt!
A nice albergue in a beautiful setting. I ate my meals under the umbrellas
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