A Nice Trek

This morning we left the busy albergue in the village of Fonfria. We had to watch our footing as the previous night's storm had moistened the many cow pies we have to dodge in this part of the country. Messy. When we leave small villages in the morning, walking on the camino is so cool, peaceful and serene. All the "crack of dawn" pilgrims are long on their way so it's just us. We stopped for cafe con leche in tiny Biduede and watched the sunrise. After a few more kilos we stopped in Triacastela and went to a supermeracado where we bought some fruit and nuts (our standard nutrition), some yogurt and these crazy treats of mini croissants dipped in chocolate. The small tray of ten cost only one euro! We then came to a fork in the road. We had to choose a more direct route (which a majority usually pick) or a longer, more scenic route. We chose the latter and were well pleased. Quite rustic and quaint and very quiet with few perigrinos. Although we had to dodge the vaca (cows) that were being herded down the trail by a very small man. This landed us in the small town of Samos where we will stay in one of the oldest monasteries in the western world. Had a picnic dinner by a calm river at 6 p.m. (yay!) We have learned a lot and have come to many conclusions, many of which are far too long to share here but suffice to say this is quite an introspective adventure. More to come.