Closing in.

So many kilometers down only 63 left in this journey.  The physical pains of the journey melt away as we encounter the kinder side of people.

Leaving the not-so-Camino feeling city of Arcade behind us and starting the ascent immediately after crossing the bridge we were getting road weary from the steep climbs and descents over and over.  Half way up the last significant climb of this trek we came across a little peregrino rest station setup with a tent, a few folding tables and chairs.  The couple were tuning a very small starting for peregrinos to catch a quick snack and a few minutes rest before tackling the push on the ascent.  Not only did we enjoy their company but we got to enjoy the company of a couple from South Africa.

Feeling less burdened, we ascended with relative ease and I even belted out my trademark "WHOO-HOOO"...  I even got a return "Whoo"... 

Further down we passed "The Peregrino Oasis", a rough Oasis run by a very friendly elderly gentleman.  His gate was still closed, but he was in the yard, so I asked when he opened...  "For you, 1 minute"and true to his word, he opened for business.  We not only enjoyed some cool beverages but the wonderful company of the gentleman, his two dogs, and two cats.  It was a very enjoyable rest-break and gave us the energy to continue along.

The entrance into the city of PonteVedra is a slog like many others, but the city has a very peregrino welcome feel, complete with a special peregrino vending machine station at the entrance to town.  I won't describe just HOW special, but they certainly sended too have considered not only the basics but even a few primal needs as well...  I'll let the pictures do the talking on that.

We landed at a place called MORC which are beds and rooms from a lovely lady in her apartment.  She had shown us kindness and compassion beyond what would be expected ...

Sometimes Camino beats you up, sometimes Camino treats you nice...

Photos;
https://photos.app.goo.gl/BrwX3kEc8aytbNMo9