Last two days

Sorry for the long breaks in the posts. Part of the issue is wifi (or lack of) and then secondly at times its just too late to do so

Mon, 6/9
Start: Cacabelos
End: Las Herrerias
Distance: 33.08 km

Amazing. Pastries. 
On our way in, we stopped at a homemade pastry shop. I asked what sweets they had and they brought out two fresh cakes, an apple pound cake and chocolate cake. Obviously I had to get both. I had the apple pound cake then saved the chocolate one for later.

Tues, 6/10
Start: Las Herrerias
End: Triacastela
Distance: 36km

1. Climbing and Descending
We climbed approximately 1250 meters up to start the day over 5-10km. That's around 3750 feet up over 3-6 miles. Definitely rough and brought back memories of Roncesvalles which was the first day. Equally as tough and honestly probably worse was the descent. We ended the day at a similar elevation as the start. We climbed straight up then straight down. No me gusta.

2. My chocolate cake
Remember cake I was saving for a reward and the end of the day? Well I forgot about it until midway through the steep climb up in the morning. Ergo, I had a wonderful chocolate cake for breakfast. 

3. The top!
When you climb that high, you get great views. It was incredible. Pictures will be up hopefully in a week or so... No promises

4. O cebriero church
It had a very nice church at the top which was the birthplace of the priest who revitalized the Camino and is responsible for the yellow arrows pilgrims see today and follow religiously. 

5. Finding everyone
Once into our final destination and looking for food, we ran into people that we hadn't seen in a few days and sat for a wonderful dinner. As we get closer to Santiago, the likelihood of no longer running into people increases.

5. Semanagrinos
We have ran into the pilgrims who start at or around the 100km mark since it takes a week (hence semana which is week and grinos from peregrinos). It shall be interesting to see the interactions with these people. We had one this evening but I am going to reserve judgement on these pilgrims until I encounter more. 

Wed, 6/11
Start: Triacastela
End: Belorado
Distance: 26 km

1. Relatively easy day today. We took our time in and passed where all the new people will start. 

2. It was the hottest day so far. Probably around 85 or so. It definitely felt hotter under the sun and walking around. It's only supposed to get hotter. 

3. 108km away. That puts us in Santiago either Sunday or Monday. Really crazy to think about.