16th stage part 2 to Triacastela

As I started, it stopped raining. Then you had to choose between two routes again and I couldn't make sense of the descriptions in the travel guide. So I went at it again and chose the one on the right. It went along below the street and was easy to walk on, but there were a few ups and downs. The next place was more green again and the stage was similar to the first stage. Lots of beautiful mountains and landscapes, fog and the sun actually came out. I was in a good mood again and I met a few pilgrims on the way, but you could tell from their small backpacks that they had just started or had their luggage sent to them. There were a lot of Spaniards around. I also talked to some of them a bit. In general, the flow of pilgrims increases the closer you get to Santiago. And the last 100km are even more extreme, because in order to receive the certificate you only have to prove the last 100km with stamps in your pilgrim ID card. And this certification is very important in Spain and is included in the application, which is then intended to show perseverance. Anyway, I walked through the medium-sized places where they had a bar, but I wanted to get there earlier. And besides, it wasn't raining. You have to take advantage of that. So I continued walking and still had 5km to go. I was happy about that, but the path was once again very muddy. But I finally made it to Triacastela and was happy. There you had the choice between three different hostels and I chose Albergue Berce do Camino because the rooms there were smaller. I came into a 6-bed room and had a single bed, not a bunk bed. Plus, no one was there yet, so I was able to shower in peace. The hostel is really nice. There is a kitchen and a terrace and everything else is in good condition. So I planned the stage for tomorrow (to Sarria) and have already booked the accommodation. Afterwards I went to the local supermarket, a kind of larger Späti. And got my dinner. I made beans with tomato sauce and baguette with cheese. In the meantime there is another person in my room. A German who has been on the road with his instrument since August and will then take a look. Since his instrument is quite large, he also has a trolley for his luggage. And that's why he "only" does stages between 5-20km. But everyone as they wish. Everyone walks their Camino at their own pace. We chatted for a bit and then I went to bed early because there was another long stage tomorrow, according to the weather forecast with no rain, but I'm in for a surprise.