This stage took me into the autonomous region of Galicia, one of the most beautiful areas I walked through along the Camino.
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Dense Forest along the Camino. |
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Not all ruins along the Camino were old. |
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Precarious tree over the path to La Faba. |
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The Japanese television crew (the Starlet is in red) talk to some bicycle pilgrims in La Faba. |
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You are entering Galicia. |
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Candles in the O Cebreiro church. I lit a candle for the Wife. |
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An incredible view of the Galician hills. |
These pictures and many more have been added to my
2011 Camino de Santiago Google Photos album.
That day is tough but it's so worth it. O'Cebreiro is a wonderful little village. Looking down the mountain does make you feel on top of the world. Again, beautiful pictures. The ones of the woods are almost poetic...
ReplyDeleteGV: Thank you. It was a tough day but reaching O Cebreiro felt sooo good. It will be a while before i forget the sights from up there.
ReplyDeleteYou should write the poem.