Life's a Stitch

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That delicious chocolate con churro, that we usually split, but this time had one each because it was so reasonable, kept us up with the caffeine content. What price glory? Lesson learned – order chocolate con churro in the morning. Hey familia, I will be bringing home the special chocolate so we can have it with Costco churros at Christmas.

 

It was a darn good thing we got that hill out of the way yesterday, because there were three more! 

 

The morning was misty, but eventually lifted.

Our first stop was at a pilgrim oasis, run by a woman selling coffee and delicious goodies, the characteristic Galician Celtic music playing in the background. We shared a piece of pineapple pound cake and a mini bocadillo with dried chorizo.

Next up was a more urban area featuring what felt like an outdoor gallery of graffiti. 

 

 

 

We passed an example of city art, that can be so controversial considering they are usually funded by tax dollars.

 

 

then under the sculptural look of the elevated highway system that comes with mixed reviews. It has definitely made a mark on Spain.

 

We met a pilgrim, originally from Malta, now living in Australia. He told me this is his last Camino. He started when he was 67, and now at 80, it’s his 14th. I asked how he knew it was the last. He said his legs have told him so. He now feels called to get a dog that will do long walks with him at home. It will be a beagle, named Molly. I  asked if he’ll stick closer to home. No way! He has a daughter to care for the dog when he’s travelling. Spunky guy. Chuck and 80-year/old Tony:

We met “Homer Simpson” today.

 

Arriving in Betanzos, we stopped for lunch at a decent pizza place. It was twice as good as the other night’s. Their other speciality, for which this town in known, is Spanish Tortilla, the potato omelet. The style here is quite runny, not my favourite. I was surprised at the number of people ordering pizza together with tortilla. So much food!

 

Tonight we’re in a hundred year old hotel described as not fussy. A good description, but it did come with a bathtub and hairdryer, which might be considered fussy. That headboard reminded me of a dining room table top plus the two leaves. Hmmm gives me ideas for our needed headboard at home.

Dinner was in the room after a steep trip down and uphill to the grocery store.

 

Then it was off to sleep as will be a long day.