It has been a fun day on the route with many streams to cross, creating a challenge to not get your feet wet.
Just before 0800h I was making my way through a small woodland with my head torch on, as the sun was rising. A bit of road walking into Albuerne then the fun began.
The way follows the undulations of the coast, dropping down through woodlands on muddy footpaths to the bottom, where a stream would be running to the sea.
Crossing became a fun puzzle, to get to the other bank without plunging your boot into the water. Then it is a steep ascent up the other side where you walk through a hamlet, then repeat the process – 5 more times!
Each crossing had a different solution. Some rock hoping, balancing on fallen trees or a run and jump! I managed to keep my feet dry.
Most places are still closed due to the national holiday, I managed to get a drink in Santa Marina, but all the other places were closed until Cadavedo.
I was wanting some food, but the kitchens were closed, and drinks only being served. I slowly made my way to Querúas as Gronze states a restaurant is there. However I discovered it has closed down. The albergue doesn’t open until 1530h; all I could do is cool off in the shade for an hour.
The set menu is on the cards in the albergue. It is probably the most modern one I have stopped in on the Norte so far.
Stu's Camino 