Adios Portomarín – El Camino Day 22

Not too much to report on today. An easy days walk today with a lot of road walking. Not as scenic as yesterday’s either but a good day outdoors nonetheless.

The view outside our hotel this morning.

A foggy morning view from a hotel overlooking a river and lush green landscape with vineyards in the foreground.

Cold morning to start being only about 1C so the gloves and beanie were out.

Leaving town we crossed over a different bridge heading off in a new direction.

A misty morning view of a river valley with a bridge crossing over the water, surrounded by trees and buildings in the background.
A quiet view from a bridge overlooking a river with trees in autumn colors and white buildings in the background.

We cross the river and head out of town. The path takes us upwards for awhile which warmed us up.

A serene walking path surrounded by trees and fallen leaves in a wooded area.

We joined the road and we followed that for quite some time. Thankfully, the path was next to the road, so we were safe enough by not having to walk on the shoulder. A beautiful morning nonetheless.

A wide road with a paved lane for vehicles, flanked by a dirt path and lush greenery. A van is driving along the road, while graffiti is visible on a nearby brick building.
A wide, sandy path running alongside a road, bordered by grass and trees, with a cloudy sky overhead.
A hiker walking along a grassy path surrounded by trees, with the sun rising in the background.
A scenic countryside path with a dirt road surrounded by trees and colorful autumn foliage under a clear blue sky.
A dirt path alongside a road, flanked by trees and autumn foliage, with a blue vehicle driving in the distance.
A quiet country road with a dirt path beside it, bordered by greenery and fields under a cloudy sky.

Breakfast this morning was terrible. It was coffee and one piece of toast. It wasn’t enough to sustain us for the day. We stopped here at this non descriptive small cafe on the side of the road for a coffee and an egg and bacon boccadillo. So good and so fresh. It cost less than our lousy breakfast at the hotel.

A small café with outdoor seating, featuring a stone exterior and potted plants under a tree in autumn foliage.
An elderly man hiking on a gravel path surrounded by lush green fields and trees under a blue sky.
Ascending the hill

After our hearty meal we climbed this hill and received a lovely view when looking back.

We came across this Spanish woman walking the Camino with her dog.

A person walking along a dirt path with a dead tree and green grass beside them under a blue sky.
A view of a road with traffic signs and a bridge overhead, surrounded by bare trees and brush under a blue sky.
Back to some road walking

Clouds were brewing in the distance and we could feel the humidity in the air. Rain was coming. When it did arrive it was only a few small sprinkles. We put our waterproof backpack covers on just to be sure.

A quiet country road lined with bare trees and a stone wall, set against a blue sky with scattered clouds.
We continue on the tarmac
A tree with sparse foliage standing next to a road with a blue sky and scattered clouds in the background.
Interesting cloud formations
A winding road surrounded by trees and greenery, leading into the distance under a partly cloudy sky.
Pines along the road
A winding road surrounded by trees and foliage on either side, leading into the distance on a clear day.
Approaching a small village
A quiet street in a village featuring old stone houses with partially collapsed walls, a chimney, and a cloudy sky above.
Rain clouds are brewing

I passed a small old guy in this village listing to white noise on his transistor radio. Didn’t like to ask if he needed a hand tuning.

A red tractor parked on a dirt road next to a stone building, with a glimpse of nearby houses and cloudy skies.
Farming community
A rustic stone shelter with a mossy roof is situated beside a winding road lined with trees and fallen leaves.
More road walking
A winding road surrounded by trees, with fallen leaves lining the sides and green fields in the background, captured on a cloudy day.
And again
A person patting a horse in a rural setting with a cloudy sky in the background.

I found a horse to pat along the way. 😊

A walking path lined with autumn leaves adjacent to a road, with trees on one side and a road sign visible.
Some more walking along the shoulder of the road

We followed the road into Palas de Rei, our town for the night.

A dirt road lined with trees and overgrown vegetation leading towards a quaint village with houses in the distance under a cloudy sky.

We see Palas de Rei down in the valley and the path leads us into the Main Street of town.

Street view with buildings lining the side and the sun rising in the background.
Palas del Rei

Our meal for this evening was well worth it and one of the best we’ve had. The steak was delicious.

There we have it folks. As I said at the beginning, not too much to report on today. Just a good days walk. We’ll see what tomorrow brings.

For stats and a map of today’s walk you’ll find them below.

Buen Camino. 😊

A plate of colorful salad with lettuce, tomato, carrot, corn, olives, and boiled eggs, accompanied by a side of bread and fried potatoes.

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