Redondela
Nice but cold
10-19-2023- Giving up on the remote Invierno but willing to see if the Portuguese is any more forgiving. We decided to take a train from Monforte to Redondela on the coast today. When buying our tickets yesterday we found out that the tracks were “broken” so they would bus us to Ourense then transfer us to the train.
It was a cold wet dark morning walk at 7:00 in a moderate rain about a mile to the station. I can’t get used to sunrise being around 8:30 but it’s still pretty dark at 9:00. The ride was beautiful coming down out of the mountains, through the forests and following a river most of the way with several Hydro electric dams.
Once close to Portuguese route several Pilgrims boarded the train. Several complaining about injuries, blisters and just not being prepared for all of this rain. It’s like a different world over here. Lots more Pilgrim friendly, at least that’s my first impression. So far today; however, the streets here in town are still really steep and narrow. It’s funny to watch an Amazon Prime truck turn around at an intersection outside are air B&B. (Bed and Bath). Some of the streets are so narrow they are mostly one way and have stairs along the sides so you can walk without sliding.
This one is wider than most but I can see why cars here are tiny.
Our plan is to head out tomorrow on the Portuguese route with our packs unless it’s flooded.
Good plan, glad you will have "pilgrims " to engage with. Hope the weather improves. The B&B room looks very lovely and cozy. Monika
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