Well. The XIX Legion was posted to Astorga and regularly patrolled the borders of the empire to keep those Celts controlled. The regular route coincides with the Camino Portugesa as well as some of the Camino Frances. They probably had better weather even here on the wet Celtic fringe. However today
has been better although it was wet enough to encourage setting off with full wet weather gear, fortunately dryed out from yesterday ( the facilities in Galician alburgues have improved over the last 13years) with washing machines and dryers fortunately. Though weather has not been as bad as east Scotland it has been wet enough to fill all the streams crossing our path. Though all feet better than the unfortunate at our alburgue. Once the sun came out however lots of birds came out of hiding and the Way was good again.
Month: October 2023
The Celtic fringe
No not a new hair style. Just back to normal for Galicia Wales Cornwall etc Rain heavy at times. Streams overflowing out of Pontevedra. So much for Climate change. Just more, much more of the same. We were driven at on stage even with full wet weather gear to shelter in a Lavaderia. Doubtless restored with EU money. On the other hand the great little albergue we are now at probably also benefited from EU funds directly or indirectly so no complaints really. Just could do with a little less rain. Appropriate street display leaving Pontevedra.
Wet wet wet.
It rained several times today. Tim thought of Betsy and Tony.and was glad of the shelter of public transport. Tomorrow looks worse. Ah well.
Better late than never
Well owing to an unfortunate problem with a passport. It was too old! A bit like its holder. Tim is a week late and trying to catch up with Betsy and Tony who are fortunately not moving fast. Even so the help of. Portuguese public transport is needed to get to Pontevedra. But it was late causing some consternation. A natas was eaten while waiting.