We all woke up early wanting to get to Ourense and our last 100k. This is the starting place for those that want to get the certification of completion but can only walk the last 100 k. The walk into town passes through the suburbs then industrial areas. The albergue is at the top the hill just behind the Cathedral. Though we arrived at 1100, we had to wait till 1300 to get our beds. The Galacian albergues are some of the best regarding size of showers, cooking area and comfortable couches and chairs to hang out in. We dropped our bags and headed for lunch. This is our big meal because we never seem to get it before 3. We had a traditional Galician soup called Caldo de Gallego. Made with kale which everyone grows around here. It contains white beans and potatoes. It is delicious. We also had a salad and then Salmon with potatoes and vegetables. Wonderful. A bottle of wine, delicious wheat bread and Ice cream. The cost was 11€ each. Our albergue was 5€. We then explored the city. It is Sunday so everything is closed. We are starting off tomorrow with little food. The camino takes us back into the mountains for the last time. Five more days to go. We have brazenly made reservations in Santiago for Friday, Saturday and Sunday when we will go to Sunday service and pray for all those who read this blog, friends and those dear to us over the years who have gone West.
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| Ourense |
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| Cathedral |
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| Caldo Gallego |
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| Dinner at last |
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| Salad mixta |
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