106th Day: Boente - O Pedrouzo

The 16th week since my departure from Arnstadt begins. The general mood is hopeful, the big goal is imminent.

Jan, my French friend and fellow pilgrim, is back in front of a café in the morning after three and a half weeks since Le Puy, "waiting" for me:

It's a joyful reunion! He will cover the 40 km to Santiago that same day, before heading to Finisterra.

Anyone who thinks that the path must be enriched with highlights near the goal is mistaken. Those who seek refuge will also find it on this day.

Small villages alternate, eucalyptus forests, palm trees and cacti characterize the landscape.

The 32 km are not really far, I walk with Ullrich, Lukas is a bit weak, but he also arrives with some distance.

River idyll

The distance to the goal is reduced every 2 hours

The nature has completely changed, much for the eye:

I record my last (material) loss: my water bottle for the backpack (the simultaneous arrival of Hanna and Lukas confused me😉).