I did. Not a hard boot, more like a sock that keeps the toes flexed. I didn't think it helped that much. What has worked best for me is a combination of the following: the exercises I mention in this thread; cold foot baths (I carry a collapsible...
At the now famous/infamous (in my own head) inauguration day at the A Rua muni in March, I met Ana over a few drinks (ahem) and the lunch. Lovely person.
Yes, her main home is in A Coruña, but I believe she spends a few days a week in Montefurado. I was very appreciative of the tour and found it insightful (I think she does them only in Spanish, though). From the church plaza, she also pointed out...
Thanks for sharing that! The cherry orujo looks like the ginjinha that's popular in Lisbon and Óbidos. Perhaps it was for the best that we didn't have a chance to partake. As it was, we arrived in Quiroga at 6pm, and I doubt the orujo would have...
Thanks, Wendy! He is wonderful! This is the home where he was born and raised. It has been in his family for many generations. He survived 3 wives, still performs his own chores. In November 2021 he still had his Huerta, took care of his trees...
Just to add to what @jungleboy has said, I asked the church guide about Sr. Casimiro, since we had seen his stand but not him. According to her, he is alive and well, 95 years young.
Also, I believe the volunteer church tours are organized by...
Day 5: A Rúa to Quiroga — 29 (?) km
Well, that was a pretty epic day! How far was it? Gronze says 26km, Wise Pilgrim 27, the mojones indicated 29-30, Wendy’s phone said 36 but it’s notorious for significantly overestimating distances (mine said...
Thanks! It's always a struggle to get people to speak to me in Galego, but I've had a couple of successes on this Camino. For historical and cultural reasons, some Galegos think of their language as being suitable for speaking at home with...
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