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Although these photos don't seem to have much in common, together they created a good mood.
Photo #1: After a short day from Villafranca del Bierzo to Vega de Valcarce, we arrived at Albergue El Paso (an unexpectedly great stop), where I had the time, the sun, and the supplies (soap, a scrub brush, and a water hose) to clean and dry my backpack. For days it had felt and smelled like I was carrying an animal carcass on my back.
Photo #2: The next morning, I began my trek to O Cebreiro with a clean, fresh pack on my back while walking through the crisp, beautiful countryside. The simple pleasures (a clean pack and a very nice walk) are what I remember most about that day.