Spent last night at a hotel in Porrino, day 11 ?. The walk in to Porinno was a tough slog as expected through an industrial estate for 9 or 10 kms for a total of 16kms. Hot, hard and boring. We were glad to arrive. Had a few ales, and dinner. A labour march was on whilst we had dinner, not real comfortable, lots of agitation and noise.
Today we walked about 16 kms to Redondela, a bit of a climb, some nice woodlands, then it got bit harder with hot and tarmac. About 83 kms to go, and will take us another 4 days or so. Tomorrow we aim for Pontevedra which is about 18kms. We are staying in a private alburque. Accomodation is starting to be competitive, though last night we probably could have alburqued.
Feet are much improved, and I hope to hold together a little longer. Steve and Sieglinde seem to be coping well.
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That trek, yuk, crossing over the railway tracks and then walking the long straight stretch of industrial section - it is horrible. Redondela is where I took the photo of the BONKA mug for you, I remembered you pointing the sugar packets out to me in 2007. Pontevedra is a pretty little city with many outdoor cafes and a beautiful bridge.
There are some beautiful stops along the camino from Pontevedra. Try to find the time to visit the rock monument in Padrón. I hope your feet are allowing you to enjoy the walking each day.
Buen camino fellas
Love
Luiza
@Luiza Took a photo of a Bonka coffee yesterday. Hope your operation goes well, and safe recovery.
In 2007 it took a moment for me to catch on. BONKA, it is the name of coffee, then this old Aussie woke up.
Surgery went well and with the aid of drugs I have no pain, it is the best that my knees have felt in years.
Congratulations peregrinos!
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