The Descent

 Hello. It’s Phil.

So there’s this mountain that, as you see in the previous blog, poses a significant challenge. Today was the over the mountain and down phase. Since most of this walk overlooks scenic valleys and vistas, the posted photos may look similar. I do think that the photos just don’t do  a full job of capturing the breathtaking beauty of the landscape. As we walk along, you are tempted to snap a picture every few steps.

I was happy to complete this stage because the guidebook emphasizes being careful when descending since there a number of steep places. We endured, showed caution, and triumphed in the end. 

We are now in the town of Triacastela. Everyone is tired after several long days of walking the Camino. Spirits are high as we see our distance from Santiago getting shorter.