And now we are five

As with many caminos, by the last couple of days, people are getting tired, they've had lots of time alone and are now walking together. I am walking with Japan, Portland, Barcelona and UK. 

This morning we left Portomarin in a heavy fog, very cold, and lovely natural beauty. 

Spider webs but o think the spider died. 

Lunch was caldo gallego, a lovely nutritious soup, beer and followed by ice cream. And then the sun shone. 

And Nick has happily taken up walking backwards down hills, as he too finds it easier on the knees. 

We are in a private albergue in Palas de Rei. Very clean, lots of hot water, and an Irish guy in the room with a bottle of cava as it's his birthday. We're waiting for everyone to have their showers and then we'll head out to celebrate.