Day 6 - October 3 - the real climb!

Here we are in O'Cebreiro at 1400 or 1500 meters elevation, the wind is cool, but the sun is warm.  This is one of the shortest days on our journey - we only walked 12.5 or so km - although most of it was uphill.  We got in before noon - so have had a relaxing afternoon.  The views are undescribeable....something that you would see in a picture.  Our camera shots will not do it justice we are sure.  The mornings have been very cool - you see your breath as you walk - so only 3 to 5 degrees.  Everyone is layered up except some adventurous couple who insist on walking in shorts - first thing in the morning, the rest are in long pants or at least capris and still cold.

We have become creative with our meals, today, we stopped at one village and ordered our coffee, tea or soft drink and then had a picnic - with cheese, tuna, figs, crackers and all sorts of other goodies.  We are careful to not over indulge on the figs, this can be an issue if it does.  Everyone is getting very comfortable with each other, it is quite nice.

Along this journey, we have noticed that town, city (of course) and even the little villages all have churches.  It is obviously a very important part of their lives.  We walked up to the cross at the top of the hill past O'Cebreiro and were treated to even more spectacular views of the village and the countryside.  A fellow was playing his bagpipes as we walked back to the village, we were piped in - it was awesome.  We are now in the Galicia region and will be treated to a few rainy days according to the forecast.  Tomorrow's trek is about 22 km or so and no matter where we look at the forecast, it all points to wind and rain.  It will be tricky going downhill (some of it rather steep) if it is raining.

We are able to eat our supper meal early tonight (5:30).  Many of us are struggling to get a good night's sleep - maybe because we are too hot/cold, snoring roommates, no roommates, short beds, eating too late or a number of other things, so hopefully, we all get a good night's rest and are ready for the journey tomorrow.  Cheers for now, Sandy