19th stage part 2 to Pedrouzo

It continued and the good thing is that I walked the path from here in July and a lot of it stayed in my memory. I love being in places or taking paths that you already know. That gives you a familiar feeling. Now I kept seeing a few pilgrims and more bars were open along the way, but I was full. The path led again through forests and across the landscape. And it was wet and happy again. But slowly it got warm and the sun came out. On the path today and overall you often saw many different mushrooms. I always think of a friend who I've been hiking with and who loves collecting mushrooms and once cooked mushrooms for us. I also have to do some research, or there is an app where you can post different photos and then you will be told what kind of mushroom it is, because there are also poisonous mushrooms. And I also have to remember that in July I walked the route here, i.e. this stage, alone and then ran with someone almost all the way to Muxia. In general, I mostly ran alone on the way, which is due to the length of the stages. Because most people go half way and so I met new people in every hostel and along the way, but I don't have a problem with that and I'm taking the route for myself. So I continued and overall the path seemed a little longer than last time. I also passed a shop where I had eaten tortilla de patatas last time and they were the best, but it said on the internet that the shop was temporarily closed and unfortunately that was the case. But I'll eat out in Pedrouzo later. So I moved on and overtook a few more people. Then I went along country roads in places and then I arrived in the town of Pedrouzo, more precisely O Pino. In July I stayed in another accommodation that was very nice, but it was closed in the winter. So I went to my new accommodation Albergue O Burgo and was warmly welcomed. I was the first and I was able to choose a bed and went straight to the shower. Then I planned the next few days in bed. I have now decided not to go any further from tomorrow, but instead I will take the bus in Santiago tomorrow to go to Muxia (I was there the last few times, but on foot, but after 800km I got a bus ride earned) and to sleep there for 2 nights. Then we go back to Santiago by bus. And I stay there for one night and then I go to Oviedo, where I stay for 4 nights. Oviedo is the starting point of the Camino primitivo, which I walked in July. I really liked the city back then, but I arrived late and wasn't able to see the city, which I can now make up for. And in general, I take the time to think about the path and plan my future path in life. I think that's important and that's why I decided to do it and I'm really looking forward to Muxia because I like this place a lot. It's on the water, you can walk along the coast and up a rock, so it's perfect for switching off.

Now I'm going to relax a little and then see if I can go out to eat later.

I went out and made two more phone calls while I enjoyed the evening sun and went into the village. I wanted to go to a shop, but unfortunately it was closed. That's why I went back to the hostel, chilled for a moment and then went out again. A Mexican place was supposed to open at 6 p.m. and I hoped he actually opened. And yes, it was actually open and I got a burger with fries and a large salad. And a beer. Otherwise I didn't drink any alcohol on the way away, but I have to say again and again: a freshly tapped drink is really awesome! The food was also really tasty and then there was a pilgrim stamp where you can choose colors that are then melted and used for the stamp. Super cool. I went to the accommodation happy and full. Tomorrow I'm still thinking about whether I should take the bus to Muxia at 10:45 or the later one at 5:30. I'll be in Santiago for half the day on Thursday anyway. I'll decide spontaneously tomorrow how long I need. Now I'm relaxing in bed and I'm already full of anticipation. It's a great feeling to be so close to the finish and I'm really happy to take the time to reflect afterwards and not keep running. I mean, I'll still walk in Muxia tomorrow, but without a backpack and without a destination. I'm looking forward to my last day of hiking. In that sense: see you tomorrow :)