13 October 2023
Monforte de Lemos to Vilariño - 16 kms
This morning we were greeted with rain, the first rain we've had. It wasn't heavy rain though, just light drizzle.
We had an amazing breakfast at the Parador and, even better, it was free as first time guests at a Parador since signing up as Amigos de Paradores - Friends of Paradors.
When we stepped out of the Parador's doors we were hit by a strong wet wind. Out came our brand new blue ponchos and off we went.
The drizzle lasted about 4 hours then the sun almost made an appearance but was quickly hidden by cloud. Walking was quite pleasant as we didn't have the heat we had been having and once the drizzle stopped there was a lovely breeze.
Today's walk was mostly uphill with just a small dip now and then. The route was on sealed roads for several kilometres before changing to tree-lined paths.
We passed through several small farming communities and a couple of little settlements but that was all, there weren't any towns. We had one short break only.
Tonight we're off route a wee way, staying in a small but busy bar restaurant with accommodation. It's in the edge of the very small settlement Fion, surrounded by farms.
They are used to pilgrims here as we were told that our dinner will be early at 8pm, well before their usual serving time - only they forgot about us and we didn't get to eat until after 9pm, much too late.
