Day 51

Arzúa to Brea - 14.5 kms
31 May 2019

Today was another day of undulating country lanes shaded by trees which made the walk pleasant in spite of the heat - it got up to 33° today.  We didn't see many pilgrims on the path but when we stopped at cafes there was always a steady stream walking by. At one of our cafe stops we talked to an Australian couple and two German girls all very excited about walking into Santiago tomorrow, they were surprised when we told them that we're not going to be at Santiago until Sunday. They were walking on for another 8 to 10 kilometres today. We set off even earlier today to avoid being out during the hottest part of the day.
It seems incredible that our walk is so close to ending. It has been wonderful. Each day has been like unwrapping a surprise parcel, never knowing what to expect. There is something very special about forever walking on and never having to retrace our steps, forever walking westward with the morning sun casting long shadows in front of us.
The albergue dinner is going to be a poor affair tonight. The kitchen is a shambles of dirty dishes piled everywhere and packets of raw chicken pieces which have been sitting out for hours in the afternoon heat. We have decided we will eat from our own supplies.

Early morning on the way out of Arzúa. 

The farmer was yelling 'Vamos, vamos' (we go, we go) at his cows...

...but 0968 was very curious. She wanted to lick my phone.

The first of our cafe stops was at A Calzada

Pappy has a lot of work to do on his house to get it comfortable but look at his glorious rose.

Laundry time where we're staying in Brea.

Santiago is just up the road a bit...