Day 40 - to Cee (almost there)

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After dinner, last night, I talked with the matron of the establishment, trying to establish the route out of town. I had come in the back way, around the mountain, and we were in an off-Camino town. This hotel actually offers a pick up and drop back facility. Walkers call from wherever they end up and the hotel gets them and takes them back the next day. She offered me the choice to go to Albeiras with three others at 7am and I took up the offer.

So, this morning, at about 7.20, I was at a crossroads and ready for a day's walk. Well, I was ready mentally. I was not ready physically. I had a problem with my left ankle and as soon as I put it to the bitumen, I flinched. My first few steps down the road were a real hobble. As I walked, I wondered whether I should be doing this. I really needed to rest my foot. Then, I thought that I would do it no matter how slow the journey. I did the maths in my head and thought that it might take me 8 hours- so be it.

As it turns out, I made pretty good time. The pain never went away and nor did the limp for long. The closest I got to normal looked like a shuffle. But, it was a quick shuffle.

The way itself was very pretty. The first 12 kms were a journey along tree-lined paths and along a mountain ridge with a beautiful valley below. A couple of the towns were quite pretty.

At one stage, as I walked along, I heard a man coming up behind me. He passed me on a scooter. It must have seemed like a good idea at the time.

Eventually, I hit a stretch of 12kms through marshes and pine forests with no towns or bars or cafes, though there were a couple of small chapels. This section of the walk was magnificent. It was very scenic, though filled with lots of ups and downs. I only stopped once on the journey as each restart hurt more than keeping going.

I was so delighted to see the sea... Though the 2km stretch very steeply downhill was hard going on every level.

Cee is a typical sea town. After washing, me and clothes, we went to eat a burger and watch people pass by. It was quite pleasant. I hope that my foot is up for more exploring this evening.

Hasta el luego!