Paddling
Monastry at Samos
Sarria
Left the monastry at 7.30am and had breakfast in the bar opposite. On the road for 8am and walked through beautiful oak woodland by the river for most of the morning. Lost Ruth and all other pilgrims in front and behind so walked alone. Not very well waymarked as this is a scenic diversion so was slightly worried about being lost.
As paths diverged about 5km before Sarria, more pilgrims appeared out of the ether. Passed through Sarria without stopping but loads of accomodation here of every ilk. Apparently, Sarria is the nearest place to Santiago that one can start from to earn the Compostella prize. So lots of people start here. Pressure on accomodation will be increased even more no doubt.
Walked onto Barbadelo to get back into the countryside and tried to get into the albergue. This tiny village has 3 albergues - all completo. We were directed to a private house next to the church - pure gold!
The house is huge and ancient - probably built at the same time as the church - 12th century and probably for the priest.
My washing - just to prove I do it!
Church and house where we stayed in Barbadelo
Pilgrim in the 9th C church in Barbadelo
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