The highlight of today’s stage was a visit to the monastery at Osiera, where I spent a few hours soaking up the silence, history and beauty. Before that, I had a nice walk through the forest from Cea. There was a thick mist for the first few kilometres.
And then the sun came out adding a wondrous light to the landscape.
Another swarm of cyclists coming through!
The monastery provided a wonderful quiet contrast to the memory of their presence.
I enjoyed a cafe con leche in the bar opposite the monastery and then walked on to Castro Doz贸n - up, down, up, down, and finally, a few kilometres of road walking in the blazing sun!
And then the sun came out adding a wondrous light to the landscape.
Another swarm of cyclists coming through!
The monastery provided a wonderful quiet contrast to the memory of their presence.
Today’s feature door!
I enjoyed a cafe con leche in the bar opposite the monastery and then walked on to Castro Doz贸n - up, down, up, down, and finally, a few kilometres of road walking in the blazing sun!
I was pleased to meet up with Andres and Louis from the Camino Sureste (Keith and I walked with them earlier). The albergue is very quiet and they have given me a great tip for dinner - perfecto!
Buen Camino
Neils
Hi Neils - I've especially enjoyed your pics over the past few days, as I adore northern hemisphere forested paths - which I'll now refer to as ‘Galician green’. Your doors are so exquisite and evocative too! I like your collective noun for a group of bikers - 'swarm' sounds most suitable! I'm noticing that even though you've been walking for a many weeks now, and you've clocked up some long distances in recent days, you are nevertheless sounding very energised and alive. BC
ReplyDeleteI am feeling energised , thanks, Janet, despite the everpresent weariness in the legs. I think slowing down these last few stages has been just what I needed and thankfully, I have the time to do it. I agree, the forested paths are very evocative. Tolkien’s characters come alive in this environment.
DeleteHow far you have travelled! Neil, I hope that these concluding days are a quiet culmination of the many miles, faces, footsteps, frustrations, fun and good fortune you have experience over the past six weeks. Your journey is an inspiration mate.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the time . . .馃弮
They really are, thanks, Mike. I am grateful to have the time to take slightly shorter stages and approach gently.
DeleteA wonderful stage Neil. Those cyclists look like weekend warriors as no panniers...still annoying:) Heading for LA in a couple of hours, so enjoy your last 2 stages in and congrats - as I've no doubt you'll make it (I never did, though those shoes were a bit of a worry!). Will reconnect with you in a few days. Well done!! Geoff
ReplyDeleteThanks, Geoff, I am enjoying these final stages and some good Galician refreshment in the afternoons. I hope LA goes really well.
DeleteThe imagery continues. That beautiful monestary with the exquisite cloister. I think all buildings need a cloister. That's in fact where the world started going wrong when we thought we could move beyond them. Its hard to believe but true.
ReplyDeleteSay hello to Luis and Andreas.
I'm still clocking an average of 15km a day in new york. My biggest 25km.
Mate you sound like you can see the end keep up the journey ad uou bring it all home.
I agree about the cloister. Also, every town and city needs a central public plaza in my view. Had lunch with Andres and Louis today. They are very warm and ask me to pass on their best wishes. Wow, you are doin* some big stages in NY too. How are the knees?
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