Day # 32 June 22 Sarria to Portomarín ( 23K )

Day #32 June 22 Sarria to Portomarín (23K)
 

We left Sarria with the droves of pilgrims who started their Camino there. It seemed like there were thousands. I was glad we were able to reserve a room in Portomarín, it took the pressure off having to arrive early. Even though this was a manageable stage we did not want to rush. After a leisurely breakfast we took some photos of the Corpus Christi preparations & then set out. We more or less ambled & got to Portomarín at around 5 pm, We had several stops along the way & encountered several tough hills. This stage was about things we saw along the way as the photos will show. I have to admit I'm glad we started our Camino St. Jean Pied de Port. I would not feel as satisfied stating at Sarria. 

It was so easy to recognize those starting at Sarria. (The Newbies as Greg says.) They had new gear and clean shoes. I've tried to capture this in a limerick

The newbies are easy to spot

By all the new gear that they've got

New hats & new poles

Their shoes with clean soles

From St Jean Pied de port, I think not

We had a great night in Portomarín. We met up with Greg, Chris & the gang. They had been swimming in the river Rio Miño a fabulous river which we crossed on our way into Portomarín. We had dinner with Scott & Kevin which was as entertaining as usual. Scott & Kevin are great fun & of course we had a Baileys. Scott became a little philosophical asking each of us " what was the biggest surprise for us on Camino ". The answers were varied and as I said before "what happens on Camino, stays on Camino" but Scott deserves honourable mention for several reasons but particularly for his approach to the O'Cebreiro climb.
 

For Scott t'was a matter of course

For him there can be no remorse

Despite two bad knees

The odd sniffle & sneeze

He's the Man we all like to call horse