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These structures historically were built to store crops to keep them dry and safe from predators. They appear very elaborate for that purpose
Sheila and I have been making steady progress. We arrived in La Caridad this afternoon from Luarca (30.2 kms) it drizzled for much of our 8 hour hike. When I arrived at Albergue Xana I told the Mexican/American sitting at the Bar that the weather reminded me of home. He said “you didn’t have to bring your weather with you”.
Circumstances have changed. Whereas, previously, we could suit ourselves how far we walked each day. Slip-in the odd rest day or bail out early if the going was tough at any time. Now, Finn flies in to Santiago de Compostella on 12 June for two weeks to see us. Sheila feels obliged to be there to greet him. That means we need to cover on average 22 kms per day over the next 9 days, which should not be a problem.
The truth is we are very proud that Rosanna was there to share the first week with us and Finn will be with us at the end of our 900 km pilgrimage.
Our fitness continues to improve. Whilst my feet still ache at the end of the day. They don’t hurt for as long. Sheila, as you will have guessed is coping with the physical demands much better than l am.
Over the last two or three days there has been an increase in the number of pilgrims. The effect is that there is more competition for accommodation. The cheaper end all sells out quickly. So much so that we have taken to booking our accommodation in advance. That isn’t a problem as it gives us a target to aim for each day.
I am told that the last 100 kms gets very busy. 100 kms is the shortest distance a person can walk and be issued with a certificate certifying that you have completed the pilgrimage to Santiago. I’m also told that we will find Santiago very touristy after spending weeks in sparsely inhabited rural settings.
I’ve noticed that there are now more Spaniards walking the Camino than other nationalities. That in itself should not be a surprise but previously, there appeared to be more Germans. I have inserted below a photo showing some of the statistics for one of the albergues we stayed in that I found interesting.
As they say in these parts buen camino.
Wandering Boomers 