Day 23 – Caldas de Reis to Teo

An early morning start with most of the other pilgrims. We walked on more quiet country roads without the packs  of cyclists  we had yesterday.  

 We walked a longer day so that we would be only 13 kms to Santiago tomorrow.

We made it to the big city of Padron and found a market and stocked up on fruit for the next days march. On leaving the city we were lucky enough to spot a restaurant that had pimientos so we shared a plate of those as they are one of the Padron specialties.   Delicious!

 Onwards we trekked and were soon approaching the small town of Teo. Our feet were getting tired so we stopped for refreshments and a boots off break. As we sat there we saw a few pilgrims going by and that made us nervous about accommodation. So we quickly packed up and went into our high gear, passing a few elderly gents on the hill. Petra felt bad because she didn’t want to take a bed they might need. I told her they were probably not even going to the same albergue and sure enough, we found out later they were staying elsewhere. So unnecessary guilt.

We made it to the albergue and it had room for 24 pilgrims on 12 bunks. So on the perfect small side for me and in a very quiet location as well. I had a shower and then had a sound and refreshing nap. Still trying to catch up on sleep.

Later we got together with Leah from Denmark in search of a restaurant. Petra and I wanted more pimientos for dinner and a salad and Leah wanted squid. Unfortunately for  Leah they were out of squid but Petra and I enjoyed a delicious meal which included pimientos and salad/bread and one other dish.

Now time to head back and get a good nights rest before our final walk to Santiago tomorrow.  I will be walking there happy and sad. Happy for the amazing journey I’ve been on.  I’ve been honoured meeting so many wonderful people like Thea from Holland, German sisters Claudia and Uli, Mattie from Spain, Jurgen from Germany, Laurie Reynolds in Lisbon, possibly my super star trekker Maggie from Spain and always a most special place in my heart, dear Petra from Croatia who has been my Camino daughter.  It will feel sad for this Camino to end, but it ends with the knowledge I will be back.
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