When we asked about a taxi, the landlady at O Càdavo suggested that we catch a bus. After agonising over the decision we decided that my foot was too painful to continue and Manny has walked 375kms, feeling fatigued and needed a rest. So we took the bus to Lugo. Lugo is a fascinating city surrounded by an imposing wall built by the Romans between 260 & 310 A.D. The dates are mind blowing and as you walk the full circuit on top of the walls I kept thinking of the Legionnaires marching around and the hoards of slaves used to build it. The people of Lugo use the walls to exercise, walk their dogs and as an above ground walkway. Inside the city there is a fabulous Cathedral with very elaborate decorations and many other buildings that reflect Lugo's importance on the pilgrimage route and in Roman times. I took advantage of being in a city, Googled physiotherapists and got Manny to ring the closest. I had an hourlong appointment and although still in pain he has worked wonders. I have a bad case of shin splints which is the source of the pain. I can walk normally again and have some of that adhesive tape that the footy players wear in an attractive purple colour. We had another rest day exploring the city and enjoying a long leisurely lunch in the main square. My photos don't feel like they caught this wonderful place. With only 100kms left, this morning we planned the length of the stages to Santiago to make it manageable for my foot and booking accommodation. All the accommodation we wanted in Santiago was already booked. As a last resort we found a place on AirBnB. In 50kms the Primitivo route merges with the Camino Frances and the last 50kms may feel like a Pilgrim super highway into Santiago.
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Andrea Schoenheimer
28/9/2016 07:07:24 am
Hi there you intrepid peregrinos. Hope you are much better for this last section of the trip, Victoria; shin splints are just so painful so all power to you on these last days of the way.
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Victoria
28/9/2016 03:04:38 pm
Hello Andrea & thank you for the good wishes. I think you are right about Manny's genes. Only 100kms to go till we reach Santiago. Love from us.
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Ann Wheeler
28/9/2016 09:03:28 pm
Hi Victoria & Manny, I do hope walking is beginning to get a little easier for you Victoria shin splints would be agony you are doing so well to get this far and your photos and "compositions" are wonderful you are a great writer so full of description and information I don't know how you can be bothered at the end of such a day love to you both hope you are getting my replies x0x Saw Adele the last couple of mornings and she is keeping up with the photos through Manny's friend. x0x
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Victoria
29/9/2016 02:53:13 am
Hi Ann, thanks for the news from home. Back on the road but reduced distances. All an adventure. Love from us both
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