Today's hike literally had its ups and downs. A lot of hills and a long descent into Triacastela. This is a really beautiful area. We stayed at a 17th century country home (rustic; made of stone). Very fun adventure.
Morning view from our hotel room as we bid farewell to O Cebreiro
We see a lot of beautiful and unusual flowers along the path
This is the Alto de San Roque. The statue is of a pilgrim weathering the winds that often impact this area. We were fortunate this year that it was a calm day.
Where early in the trip we would come across fields of red poppies, in this area we see fields of daisies.
This was a miserable climb to the Alto del Poio. It is a very sharp incline for about a quarter mile.
Foxglove (Digitalis) is also abundant in this area of Spain
This is one type of "horreo" found in Galicia. They were used to store grains and cure meats. They were set on pedestals to keep them off of the almost always damp ground. They also provided some protection from vermin.
The highlight of this stretch is the "Castaño centenario" (below). This chestnut tree is over 800 years old. It is truly a marvel to behold and to think of the generations of pilgrims that have paused here over the centuries is overwhelming.
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