After 3 plane connections, and a very wild taxi ride, I found myself in the streets of Santiago - (this is to be our end point). In getting my bearings and looking for a suitable nights lodging and much meandering and getting temporarily lost in the small and winding cobbled streets I eventually arrived 2 blocks from where I started ( though didn't know it ). A small hotel operator offered me a 'deal' on a room across the street for 1/2 the price of the hotel. It was an apt building with 3 rented rooms on an inside courtyard.
By 6 pm(18:00), I was in a random small bar/ cafe enjoying the Menu del Dia and talking to 2 Irishmen who had just completed their pilgrimage along the "Portugese Way". They had previously done the Camino Frances and on to Finisterre Everyone has a story.
The next morning I boarded the Alsa bus to Lugo. In arriving at Lugo, the driver told me the next bus was in "cinco minutos" - who said I don't understand Espaniol ! Was able to get the ticket & board - no problamo.
The bus system here is quite organized. Seats are assigned, comfortable and are strict on their schedule. That there are several bus companies all using the same bus stations makes it a small challenge.
Arrived in Sarria last Saturday with Joe waiting at the bus stop! Now we are beginning new adventures again.
I now have 4 days of walking ~ 6-7 hrs/ day ~ Only 30 km to go.
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