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October 3, 2025

Camino Portuguese Day 12

Total Miles walked 8.57 miles

Pontevedra to Combarro

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There is no elevation profile for Pontevedra to Combarro as we are switching from the Central Route to the Spiritual Variant.

Last night I prepped my big backpack and took it downstairs for the transport company to take. Then we allowed ourselves to not set the alarm clock ⏰.

Yesterday was a good day walking. I felt strong, but by the time we went out to dinner I was bone weary and sleepy.

Our room was very nice with all the amenities anyone could want, even a bathtub with jets. Breakfast was superb: eggs, meats, fruits, yogurt, juices, and more. We ate at a common table with two other couples and had a great time chatting. One woman, Keiko had made earrings to give away along the Camino and I was a blessed recipient.

The weather is great today and we only have about a seven mile walk. We are on the spiritual variant which is less crowded and very peaceful. The variant itself isn’t part of Saint James’ journey to Spain but it leads to Villanova de Arousa which is where the stone boat carries his body.

First Church…Closed
Second Church Wide Open and the Priest was very nice.
Some biscuits left out for a donation
The bag at the door is for the bread delivery.
We’re on the Spiritual Variant
I’m sure everyone takes a picture at this sign leading to the Spiritual Variant
Walking into town along the water.

My stamps for today

Buen Camino

Published by michelleperram

I am me, a person with love for others, a passion to be creative, and a desire to be a cheerleader for others. I’m a wife, a mommy, and a grandma (you can call me by my grandma name “Lady M”). I’m on a search to grow and connect more fully with God. I didn’t grow up particularly church, married a man who had, and we raised our three daughters in the church. I found a place to belong in the church and somehow discerned a call to go to seminary. I received a Masters of Arts and Religious Communication (MARC). I went on to become ordained as a deacon in the United Methodist Church and served in media ministry and Christian education. As clergy I found that I didn’t have a place to belong in the church so I left the United Methodist Church in 2010. I still believe and I’m still on a quest to draw closer to God. And I’m going to walk the Camino de Santiago.

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