Day 48 through 51: Portomarin to Ligonde to O Coto to Arzua

The last few days have been moderate mileage through the Galician countryside as I draw closer to Santiago. Today is a rest day in the medium sized city of Arzua before the final 2 day push!

The heat from a few weeks ago hasn’t really returned, and the evenings and mornings are quite cool. Much of the path has been on packed earth trails through heavily shaded pine and eucalyptus forests.

There are more people on the trail now since many people only do the last 100 kms from Sarria.

The morning fog over the Galician mountains
A hórreo. These are little raised and ventilated storage buildings for grain and root crops. They’re everywhere in Galicia.
A pilgrim statue seen while leaving Palas de Rei
The view for much of the past few days
A cool little place I stayed in O Coto
Beautiful patio with some delicious snacks!
Medieval bridge going into Melide
After Melide, there was a guy on an electronic piano. In the middle of the forest. Playing Coldplay. The Camino is weird sometimes.
Arzua is famous for its cheese.

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