COOL THINGS IN JAPAN YOU MUST SEE
We obtained our pilgrim credentials at the front desk of the hotel we stayed at that first night and had them stamped with our first stamp. You need a minimum of two stamps per day to get your Compostela.
The Compostela is the certificate you receive at the end of the trip verifying that you completed the journey. You will get these stamps along the way at a variety of places such as churches, roadside rest areas, restaurants, albergues, hostels, hotels, etc.
We walked approximately 14 miles through winding roads and the amazing scenery of Galicia to the town of Portomarin located next to the Miño River. My husband with arthritic knees and I with a broken toe.
That evening we had dinner at a small restaurant next to the hotel we were staying at. We had caldo gallego, pulpo a la Gallega and a local fish accompanied by a local wine which is always part of the meal. Water is extra.
This day our Camino was very difficult, although it rained heavily from beginning to end, we accomplished our goal and were glad to arrive at our destination and settle down for the evening.
The Galician countryside continued to be amazingly beautiful. We kept passing small villages with ancient homes that appeared to be empty.