Camino Frances - Day 28 - September 23rd. 2013: Ruitelán to Triacastela (25th. day walking)
NOTE:
Ruitelán, not shown on the contour map, is located between Valcarce and Herrerias.
Click here for Google Map and my starting point today
Before retiring to our rooms last night we were all given strict instructions, by 'fear in tighe' or man of the house, about what was deemed acceptable behaviour in the morning. Nobody was to rise before 6:30am., no leaving room during the night, no noise when getting up and some other rules. We did seek clarification about not leaving the room during the night because at a certain age nature makes demands on you during the unholy hours of early morning, usually to empty a bladder. He agreed that this would not be a problem. This was the first time I experienced any rules regarding departure times etc. Not that I objected because some people do get up really early and they can disturb the sleep of others.
There was a bit of creeping around the room early next morning before curfew ended as people started to get ready for the road. At 6.30am, the hostel was filled with piped music, mostly hymns. We debated who was singing Ave Maria, I thought it was a recording by Maria Callas. When we asked the two guys running the place they could not agree on the artist. Then they played the three tenors.
We all ate breakfast in the albergue before leaving. I set off alone while
the guys were making final preparations to leave. Today started with a hike up to O'Cebreiro at 1300mtrs. The first section up to La Faba was very steep with no break from from what seemed like an endless incline. I met Lis with her new friend Sergio at La Faba. I was looking forward to getting to the top of this mountain so I could enjoy a steady descent for the rest of the day. (this was not to be) I met Karin and later Tina as we all climbed slowly to the top. Ed, Ronan, Jim and Bob passed me as they ploughed ahead. Ger was walking at my pace so we spent a bit of time walking together and taking photos.
Once on top of O'Cebreiro you could see that the climbing was not over yet. Two further summits, San Roque and Alt do Poio were more challenging than they appeared to be on the contour maps.
Upon reaching Triacastela I went in search of accommodation for the night. I spotted Jim hanging out his washing so I joined the guys in the Albergue they had chosen. Later we had a great pilgrim meal in one of the popular restaurants, Paella followed by steak on the grill and then ice cream all for 10 euro. I think this also included a drink. Beat that Ireland. Julie and Lilly sat at a table next to ours and Tina and her friends came by too.
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Other Links, relating to this section of the Camino, you may wish to follow
Ruitelán:
Images of Ruitelán on the internet
Wikipedia on Ruitelán
O'Cebreiro:
Images of O'Cebreiro on the internet
Wikipedia on O'Cebreiro
Tricaastela:
Images of Triacastela on the internet
Wikipedia on Triacastela
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Upon reaching Triacastela I went in search of accommodation for the night. I spotted Jim hanging out his washing so I joined the guys in the Albergue they had chosen. Later we had a great pilgrim meal in one of the popular restaurants, Paella followed by steak on the grill and then ice cream all for 10 euro. I think this also included a drink. Beat that Ireland. Julie and Lilly sat at a table next to ours and Tina and her friends came by too. 
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