Beginning of the end

Pilgrim fountain

Ancient painted church interior

End of the Camino primitivo and beginning of the frances

After the big city excitement of Lugo, we were happy to return to the quiet countryside of rolling fields and antique farmhouses. We have made friends with many sweet farm dogs, who are pleased with a few kind words and a pat on the head. We saw a sign for a dog who likes to follow pilgrims. It asked that pilgrims not allow him to follow or call his owners number on his collar.

One thing we noticed at the farmhouses in Galacia is a strange tall narrow structure near every house. It was high off the ground with carved stone end pieces on two sides and crosses on the top. Was it a tomb? a bathroom ?a chapel?

I finally asked and was told it ward a storage place for corn etc. Kind of elaborate for a corn shed.

Food is still good but believe it or not I am getting a little tired of drinking nothing but wine and water. Means are always a fun way to meet people at the albergues. Today I talked to a group of women from NH..one is a custom furniture maker. Small world.
We are staying in small villages so there is nothing to do at night. After dinner for entertainment, we go for a walk. Strange idea after walking all day. When I first started I was looking forward to reaching our destination, Santiago. Now that it is only three days away, I feel reluctant to stop walking. Life is so simple. You walk, you eat, you talk, you sleep. I don't want to give that up.

A medieval pilgrim gives advice