O’Cebreiro to Sarria - Faraway trees & greenery

Walking from O’Cebreiro to Sarria via Tricastela was a joy - two days of greenery, shaded paths when needed, and not too steep or hot.

A cool quiet early morning departure from O’Cebreiro.

With misty valleys in clouds 

A little more climbing - thankfully no headwinds. I am dreaming again.

Villages and hamlets dot the route - in various states of repair.

Welcome shade when you need it.

No bull! Fortunately I got rid of my red T-shirt years ago.

More greenery

and before long, I arrived in Tricastela.

Overnight in a new hotel - kindly offered at a pilgrim Albergue rate. Thankyou!

Next morning, onwards to Sarria.

Not really a designer fashion outfit but functional all the same.

Signs of the Camino abound.

And so does the spirit. I came across this friendly home offering a donativo breakfast.

Sancho and I felt right at home.

Run by volunteers! Good people - like friends I know.

Entering Sarria, there is a mural honouring the fellow who initiated the painting of yellow arrows that guide the way.


Dinner at a bar with colourful exterior decor.


With locals who enjoy a beer watching the World Cup.


Then safely home around steps that resemble something Dali might have designed 😳

Tomorrow I am expecting to join the herd. Sarria is just over 100kms from Santiago. It is the most popular starting point on the Camino Frances apart from St Jean Pied du Port

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