16/10 Triacastella to Ferreiros (38.5k officially but I'm calling it 43 due to a detour to Orton)

Leaving lovely Tria with no coffee was a mistake. There was a series of dirty rises straightaway. But this Pilgrim has learned, shut up, lean forwards & dont stop. 

Along the down section, I met a fellow in yellow top.in fact he was blocking the Camino arrow. I went down a steep gravel drop off when he accosted me saying "its too difficult. This way is easier". It was my Pilgrims Progress Classic.

Coming off elevation into a dairy farmers village, where a sick mouse was found, I located a bar. Already a few hours in without sustenance, I ate a small Toblerone from a vending mc. This time I grabbed coffee & toast with jam & butter. 
Donkey Hoty

Later I discovered a parasite town before SARRIA, I bought groceries including grapes while a group of ladies including the shop operator, sat around chatting. 
River before Sarria

SARRIA was not so big but had plenty of albos. Earlier I decided to push through, & regretted it. For 20-25k there as nothing but dairy farming villages, no shops, bars or albos.
some of these oak trees!

 At this place it was only bec the Albo by the road referred me, that  I found it. There no signage at all. But quickly enough I got installed: shower, laundry, lunch. Ahh.
WiFi is a pain due to the system for joint Albo access wants to SMS me a code & I can't find it!?

Well I do have a bed & shelter, a shower & kitchen. 

Unfortunately the high number of women has; a) given then girl power, & turned a macho guy in their favour. So, at 21:00 we have lights on, tottering & no sign of quiet.

PILGRIMS PROGRESS is a staunch ally when walking far & awaiting a house of rest, as well as when living among selfish & shallow ppl.

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