Our first days walk

We had an early start from Sarria this morning. We left our hotel, Mar de Plata at 06:15 this morning, it was still dark but a new day was dawning in the east behind us.
Our route covered the back country roads, between farms and homesteads. Just after daybreak we (1hr/4km) reached Barbadelo where we had another european breakfast




Soon after our departure a young man passed us, obviously overhearing us converse in Afrikaans, and started talking to us, in a slightly spanish accented Afrikaans. He is from Uruguay and has been learning Afrikaans and heard the opportunity to practice. With "Buen Camino" we parted and he disappeared over the hill.
We heard about a South African guy that have an "albergue" just before Portomarin. After 6 hrs of walking covering 19 km it was midday and time to chill. It was with great relief that we turned the corner and saw the entrance to Casa Bandeira in the village of Vilchá where we decided to retire for the night.




I had a South African flag draped over my walking stick and as we entered the "albergue " I heard someone shout from inside the house "GORDON SOMEONE IS HERE WITH A SOUTH AFRICAN FLAG" Gordon invited us inside, showed a room, the bathroom and where we can wash our cloths, rest and recuperate for a long walk tomorrow. He also mentioned something of a braai, and Rooibos Tea before bed...

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Location:Casa Bandeira, Vilchá