go. With every step closer to Santiago there are a hundred more pseudo-
pilgrims. These rookies will get the same certificate of completion we
will, but will still have pearly white kicks when they approach the
pearly white gates. They take buses, cabs, and whatever else they can
commondeer from town to town taking every last unearned drop of hot
water and bottom bunk. The peaceful waltz through the park we once
knew is no more...
That being said, Galicia is a drastic change from Castilla y Leon.
Where highways and paved paths were once the norm, lush green fields
and flowing streams have taken their place. We may be in a traffic jam
but I can't think of a better place to have to slow down.
I found the end of the day from Sarria to Portomarin the hardest. It was hot....and the path was really crowded. I almost felt like 'giving up' and catching the bus to Santiago. But, I am glad to say, I felt better after a god night's sleep, and wasn't so affected by the 100k'ers after that! I hope you survive the change too!
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