After having several days where we felt we still had something left in our tanks, we decided we would put some miles behind us. The forecast was for fog and the temps were to be cool so we hit the road and quickened our pace. The amount of people on the camino seems to have risen exponentially. This is due to many tourists who just want to do the last 100 km and get their compostela. We also see many people taking taxis to bypass the tough sections. So we decided to forego the city where most peregrinos are staying tonight (Palas de Rei) and head for the countryside again. We have found Casa Domingo, an old restored farmhouse that is operating as an albergue. It is really neat and serene. We were the first pilgrims to check in. We covered 30 km (around 19 miles) in six hours with only a couple of short stops. We probably didn't have to go so quickly except the new pilgrims on the camino are snapping up the beds. If our European bunk mates would shower (whoa!) this could be quite a nice stay. Just enjoyed a "Peregrinos Communidad" supper. May have been the best meal we've had in Spain. Home cooking' Spanish style.
We have been on the road for 12 days now and not only has the scenery changed but the people have as well. Although we still encounter many friendly people we encounter many who are not so much and seem to be solely focused on the destination and not the journey.
We truly enjoy interacting with the people, especially the ones we have come to know and keep running into at various spots along the way . I think if people would slow down and enjoy their life's journey and treasure their many relationships I believe they would find quite a bit more fulfillment.
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