Wander into Marzan

I hadnt realised what a large city Sarria was. Last time we came here, Lilly and I arrived on a bus and were quickly whisked off into the old part which is along the trail of the Camino.

We stayed last night in the more modern part, a little run down and grimy; and difficult to pick up the trail out of town. ( have I mentioned how much I dislike going in and out of towns?)

We passed the ruins of a castle in Sarria, before heading down the trail. So many memories rushed back - its hard to believe such crystal clear moments can feel like they happened a short time ago - and not a full year.

Depending on where you are, the official milage from Sarria is 115 or 111km to Santiago.

This mile stone is just outside Sarria.

I know I leep going on about it, but Galicia is my favourite province in Spain. Its mysticism, raw energy, deep forests and green beauty just sing to my soul.

We were late getting ip in Sarria, late leaving and I am coming down with a yuck cold, so my whole body feels like I am trudging through concrete. So.. We didnt quite get to the town we planned to... However, found the most charming Albergue which has just opened ip. Its aconverted  millhouse with the owner a wonderful artist.

Gorgeous, clean and spacious - a real gem. Oh.. And it has the cutest guard dog ever called Zoe..

Love messages

I havent been photographing every one I see, but below are a small collection of the hearts I am finding along the way. 

I feel that they are small messages of love from Age, the only way he can make see tgem is to plonk them right in front of me. I see these when I stop and my boot kicks something, or I put my pack down and one is sitting there.

I smile every time I see them and feel such gratitude for having the love of such a special man for 23 years. Blessings be.

Don't poo here!!

On a serious note, I know how frustrating and gross it would be for people who live along the Camino to have hordes of people pulling thier dacks down and shitting willy nilly... But still.. These signs are everywhere.

I reckon if I had somewhere along the Camino where its a pitstop, I 'd build a long drop or SOMETHING!

Come on.. These are pretty funny..