Today we walked from Triacastela to Sarria. As we left Triacastela we had a choice of either heading out through the flatter lands and more villages or up again and over the mountains – the mountains won hands down. The path was very much through working farms with loads of cows and sheep and for one very exciting moment, I thought Lori was about to be surrounded by a flock of sheep and I was ready with phone – a pity, the shepherdess stopped them – photo opportunity missed.
The walk had some very pretty spots particularly the old stone buildings which I have developed a great fondness for. The amount of work that many have invested in converting them and updating them for contemporary use is fantastic. I look to the work that my cousin Andrej Matanovic has invested in my great grandfather’s home back in Vela Luka and clearly all these folk deserve recognition.
Along the way we came across a lady watering her garden and there, like an apparition was a Bottle Brush bush….perhaps it is related to the Boomerangs back at O’Cebreiro.
We made it into Sarria, made our way up through the old town and enjoyed a break – me with coffee and local torta (very much like one that Celina used to make) and Lori with coffee and potato tortilla – the BIGGEST piece of tortilla that I have ever seen served….ok and my cake wasn’t exactly a slither either. We walked through the Church of San Salvador (13th Century) and up to the markets where we were able to pick up a kilo of Cherries for 3 Euro!!! And not look at the rabbits in the cages…
We are staying outside of Sarria in a converted Monastery in Monoforte de Lemos We are on a break day tomorrow and we are already going stir crazy at the thought of not walking. If only we knew what we know now when we did the bookings – at this stage, you just want to keep walking… and those who know me, know that I am already worked up…..hmmmm …..poor Lori!
Al, the sight of the half a loaf sandwich made me grin ! I remember being served similar in Lavacolla. It took 3 of us to polish it off! Having said that, bread in Galicia is yum! yum!
Beautiful photos ! You are on the home run now. Enjoy ! Ultreia!
Oh Tania – the serves are HUGE..and I have never eaten so much bread in my life – my Doctor is going to fit when he finds out!!! We ARE on the final leg and it has all come too soon AND I can’t believe that I am saying that – seen so much, walked so far and thought HEAPS – lots to talk about when I get home.