Day 17 - Camino 6 Triacastela - Samos 28th September

Much better night sleep last night in a room for four but saloon like doors that didn't keep out the sound.

Samos this way ... Andy that way

Disappointed to find my travelling companion from day 2, Andy, was not well in the night, so was not coming with us to Samos. It was going to mean a longer day trip for him today anyway so probably for the best. Hopefully he made it to Sarria today as he has his accommodation booked.

Another quaint chapel

Samos from a distance

It was an easy day for me and my Canadian friend, Louis, today. We were aiming to only walk 10 km and then resting the rest of the day in a town with an ancient 6th century monastery. It was a pleasant walk through some simple Spanish villages and the town at the end was superb.

After lunch and a stroll through the town, I had a bit of a siesta under a tree by the river, where I was awoken by jumping fish and quacking ducks. I took the chance to FaceTime my beloved Janey, who'd had an emotional day attending Qing's mass of remembrance.

Ducks interrupting my nap

Enjoyed the tour of the monastery. I was the only English speaking tourist in my session but still was given an English version of the tour. After that, a beer in the pub where a I spoke to an Irish girl named Broniah, a Brazilian guy called Mario - I know that sounds Italian right - bit found out later he was a policeman from Rio. Also two Aussie women from Perth - Jen and Sue - who seemed to be walking the Camino in such a way that they avoided all the hills.

The monastry

Art work on the monastry walls ...
can you spot Sean Connery - (James Bond

We then went to mass in the most awesome church. Sure mass was entirely in Spanish but a lot of it was sung and sounded great.

The Samos Monastry Albergue

Tea was in the restaurant opposite the monastery and included asparagus salad - yum  - and then veal and for dessert, ice cream. Plus a bottle of local wine between the two of us. For ten euros ($15) - great value.

Went straight to bed in the albergue and had the best nights sleep.