Negreira

Today I started my walk to the end of the world. The funny thing was as I was passing Kirsten's Hotel she was sitting waiting for a cab to the Airport.    I got to say my good bye to her, and wished her well and thanked her for being such a good walking buddy.   I will miss her.

This is my first picture of the day

And the second the Cathedral

This is what the sky looked like.  It was overcast for the whole day.   But it was a humid day, I think I sweat more today than any other.

After I left he city the trail was like this.

Walked through the forest

Then the paved roads.  I walked on more paved roads today than I have so far.

And I saw more of these grain storage buildings than any other day.

Back on gravel trail

It never lasted long but he scenery was great. And the whole day was up and down hills

It was a great walk

Lots to look at

And many of these

See I told you

I met this old guy who spoke Spanish, and tried to have a conversation with me.  I told him I was from Canada and he kept saying no no Canada.  Kirsten I could have used your Spanish. I gave him a pin from Canada and left him still talking away.

Eventually you come to this hill that goes down for the longest time.

Looking down you just know that you are going to have to walk back out of this valley.

And another one

It was like the never ending hill

2 for 1

And another

See what I mean down down down

And finally the bottom

Ok the bottom means it's time to go up

The first half hour is on a dirt trail

It's a constant up.   Often it's a 10% grade.   Brutal!

At about half way you get to walk on the pavement.   That might sound good, but it is the opposite.    There is no give in the pavement.

There were a couple of views from where the bottom was

Some gave up their shoes here.   I was ready to give up my back pack

After what seemed like forever, there is this sign at the top. That was the longest climb since the first day

And then the down yahoo

I looked for some one to rent this guy from to carry my pack but no one was around.

It was scenic.   Did I say that already?

If it was sunny it would have been beautiful

 So many nice shots.  I wish the camera was better   

OK one more

This was Ponte Maceira, or Apple Bridge.   A nice bridge leading into the town of the same name. 

And waterfall

And another of the waterfall

It's a pretty little town

A lot of pictures here

I just liked the way these flowers looked

Finally off the pavement and we get to go under a bridge

And then I am here

This is where I am staying Hotel Tamara

And this is the water fountain in town center

I was surprised how much road walking there was today.    I guess I should have read more. That one hill was brutal both the down and the up. Again if I would have read that it was like that it might have been easier. So tonight I am doing some reading.    I was told tomorrow is 54% on pavement, and that's all I know so far.   Oh it's 33km also. yah hoo.