I hung around the albergue waiting for Sandra to catch up. She had set off from Sarria in the early hours. By 11am she had made to Vilacha! It was great to meet up as we last saw each other in Santo Domingo!
Her feet had not been troubling her, meaning she covered 30+km days to catch up. We had lunch in the restaurant at Vilacha before heading to our target for the day.
We crossed the river into Portomarin that presented stunning views of the vast river. After a quick rest stop at a bar we headed to Vendas.
We hadn’t booked ahead but as this wasn’t a stage end, I doubt we would have trouble getting a bed. I was right. The path out of Portomarin was a long drawn out incline, passing through woodlands and Cumbrian countryside.
We arrived in Ventas where Duane from America, who I last saw in Leon had also booked into three albergue. We had a drink then later we and some new faces all had a meal/party. All St. Jean-ers!
There is definitely are fiesta atmosphere on the road now, as we approach Santiago.
Stu's Camino 