CDS Portuguese - Solamente

Linda walks out of the bathroom this morning and days, “I think I’m going to throw up. Something is definitely wrong.”

My first thought was, “Well, why did you come out of the bathroom?”

I was smart enough not to offer that line of questioning out loud.

She tried to hike, but it was not happening. After coming up with a good plan for her, we parted ways. She got a taxi to our next hostel to recover, and I’m hiking alone.

I haven’t hiked alone on a camino. I’ve always hiked with Linda. When you hike with someone else, it’s different. I tend to match Linda’s pace. There’s no point hiking miles ahead of your partner - what if they sprain an ankle? You’d just have to back track.

But now I’m alone, and I can do as I please. It was a bit like letting a greyhound off the leash. I galloped off just content to see what I could do.

It was a good hike. I kept a good pace. I passed everyone else on the trail until I stopped for lunch. Then half of them passed me back. Such is a trail with a lot of people on it.

Dawn over the river. Pontevedra.

Galacia is very green. It’s a pretty path to walk upon.

I made it to Caldas de Reis before it got too hot. I met up with Linda, and went into nurse mode. It’s good to take care of your partner. It’s no fun being sick, especially while on a big trek.

The Church.