Vilar do Barrio to Xunquiera de Ambia

We decided on a short walk today - just 14km. It was meant to rain so we (Janet, the Kiwi and John the Aussie) thought a short walk would do. The night in Vilar was wild, Rain and wind. I have to say I didn't feel like a long day in that! As it was it was fine. The sun even came out! 

 

Horreos - for storing corn

So after a very nice stroll, the first part through flat farmland along a dead straight track and then the second along stone walled paths through oak forest. Spring seems advanced here compared to the earlier parts of Galicia. The oak trees have their new leaves, whereas earlier there was no sign of even buds. This valley seems more fertile and prosperous too, although we walked through a few semi-deserted villages today. 

 

A famous person from this village!

I've had a lazy day mostly in the bunk - trying to shake a cough I've had for a day or two. Tomorrow Ourense! 142kms to go.

 

Marker stone - windy day