Yesterday we slogged through 16 kilometers of a constant Gallician cloudburst. We arrived in Melide soaking wet and covered in mud. Around us was beautiful rural countryside. However, it is difficult to stop and appreciate it while traversing muddy paths and having rain water dripping down your back!
With just fifty kilometers to go, we decided to dry off in a hotel and finish off the remaining miles over next two days. This decision was easy to make since it is still raining today.
Melida has the distinction of being the octopus capital of Gallicia. ¨Polpo¨ is served with Spanish paprika and sea salt. Jim is looking forward to sampling some while Wendy will watch in horror. One of the women we were talking to yesterday asked if they served the octopus with their suckers still attached. Jim´s experience was, yes, indeed, that is exactly how they are served and they are yummy!
We are both looking forward to just one final alburgue stay before we conclude our journey in Santiago and begin a four day stay in a luxurious four star hotel. One can only take so much group togetherness and the growing competition to race for a bed, shower, toilets, coffee, etc. etc. etc.
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