This was a tough day. It was cold, damp and overcast when we set out just after 0700. Rain threatened all day so we trudged along expectantly, our rain gear at ready, though we only felt a few drops throughout the day. It was the combination of very steep ascents and descents in the towns as well as over rocky, heavily rooted terrain that tired us out. It also ended up being our longest walking day of 16.5 miles.Beyond Camino sights, there are always things that catch our attention. Leaving our little apartment this morning, we noticed that several doors had fresh baguettes in bread bags just waiting for their owners to claim them for morning breakfast. We were out of the town and into the forest in no time. I noticed a swing and thought I’d take a quick ride until I noticed that the top knots were a bit frayed and the drop off behind me would have made for a rough landing. Pilgrim shrines are common along the path and the closer we get to Santiago, the more frequent they are. A big…
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