It was great to see the sun when I got out of bed in O’Cebreiro this morning! Was finally able to get some great pictures of this ancient village and surrounding landscape.
As of yesterday, I am now officially in the Galacia region which has has some distinct Celtic influences. My walk to Triacastela was fairly easy today. I had a little bit of climbing but the trek was mostly downhill.
On the way down from the heights of O’Cebreiro, I passed by the Monumento do Peregrino (pilgrim monument) on a peak with a nice vista. As I continued walking, I was reminded of a point I made on Day 2 regarding the Camino as an easement. Pilgrims encountered cows at several points on the trail today as farmers were driving small herds between paddocks. At one point, a group of us was compelled to yield the right-of-way to a tractor heading in the opposite direction on the trail.
I am now the small village of Triacastela and tomorrow I head to Sarria which is a popular starting point for pilgrims seeking earn the “Compostela” certificate with the shortest possible to Santiago.
Chris' Camino Journey 
Those cows!! WOW! Keep going Chris, thinking of you!
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Your are getting really close now Chris.
Any closer to answering this: “After almost 38 years in the IT profession, I left my traditional career in search of a “second act” – a new set of goals and different way of life. I chose the Camino de Santiago as a focal point for my transition because it offers a combination of adventure, physical challenge, and spiritual renewal.”
Or maybe you’re just finding new questions!
Buen Camino, Chris!
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the pictures are beautiful!!!! … so many memories.. dont forget your certificate!!! have you been getting your passport stamped? How many stamps have you gotten.. I m getting mine framed now along with the shell. Love and prayers !!
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Thx Annie! Passport almost full and only 2 walks to go!
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