Day 8 – Start Out Slow and Taper Off -George May

O Porrino to Rondondela – 9.5 miles

Just when I thought that maybe I would carry my own pack… I think I threw caution to the wind and walked a five mile an hour pace yesterday. Yes, I am a slow learner! Yes, I’m stubborn! Today I’m paying for it. So goes the lessons of the Camino.

Today was a day of a lot of climbing and a lot of steep descents. We are in the Galicia region of Spain, which I know from past experience, is one hill after another. So far it hasn’t proven my memory wrong. So with my tendon acting up, it was not a good day for hiking. But I made it to my destination.

Cuttle Fish Festival here. I am missing it to rest my heel, but Laura and Ian are out sampling the delicacy.

My 7€ Pilgrim’s Meal. Chorizo! It was delicious.
A bit of vermouth in the afternoon. When in Spain….

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I am a woman of age reinventing myself in my 70’s. I owned a restaurant for 36 years, was a high school CTE instructor in Culinary Arts, and I’m now looking for my next chapter in life. I am restless. I do know that hiking, travel, and sharing my love of food and wine will play a part in my new adventures.

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