Camino 29 - Vega del Valcarces to Alto do Poio

We set out early from Vega. The Saracen castle was still lighted against the night sky. We were told it would be a steep climb and so it was. We had originally thought to limit the day to 11 km or so. We ended up going around 22 km. Beautiful all the way.

At the ridge crest we moved into the kingdom of Galicia.

Before the first village there was a Galician Piper, bagpiper, busking on the trail. It was a wonderful greeting.

In town was a church that we stopped at. It was open and in the left of the sanctuary were memorials to pilgrims who had passed on. There was also a candlelit baptismal. 

After this we walked through the town and then to the deeply rolling hills ahead.

We also ran into horseman riding the Camino. You might even call them Camino Cavalry.

We arrived at Alto do Poio a bit before 2:00. This is an extraordinary place perched high above the valley below.

but also somewhat domestic. 

Buen Camino!