DAY 59 - O PEREIRO to EROSA - Thursday 20 June 2024

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The weather improved overnight and we set off in sunshine. We retraced our steps to the township to rejoin the Camino Sanabres, admiring birds, mossy steps and cows. 

We were soon into open country with great views of purple grass and large boulders. The waymarking was extraordinarily clear - we didn't have to beat down the grass to hunt for markers or consult our gps. If there was a water crossing, stepping stones or small bridges were provided. Men in a tractor and a local bicyclist gave us friendly waves. 

We ambled through O Cañizo, loving the combination of stone buildings, water fountains and plants. 

Once past O Cañizo, we were out again in the hills, and soon came into A Gudiña, a larger town. We stopped for coffee and were asked if we'd like mugs: what a treat! We ordered cake and the bartender gave us complimentary mashed potato croquettes - we must have looked hungry, and we ate them all up! 

In A Gudiña we stocked up at the supermarket then found the signage for the Camino Sanabres split. We are taking the Verin path, a bit longer but with more villages and services on the way. 

The path was again well-marked and took us on tracks over the hills to Erosa, our stop for the night.

Dark clouds over head 
Setting out from O Pereiro 
Camino Sanabrés on from O Pereiro 
A pleasant bushwalk
Colours on the path this morning
Continuing on the Camino
O Cañizo 
O Cañizo
On to A Gudiña 
A Gudiña
At A Gudiña the Camino Sanabrés provides two options to continue. We are taking the route that goes via Verín.
The first few kilometres of the Verín variant of the Camino Sanabrés 
Some impressive clouds overhead
A colourful ending to today's walk 
Flowers
Birds
Day 59 - Map

Day:                               59
Distance:                      16.52 km
Walking time:              3 hrs 29 mins
Elevation gain:            377 meters
Cumulative distance: 1,157.38 km

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  1. Murray and Sandra16 July 2024 at 11:41

    No idea, maybe a harrier?, Black Redstart, White Stork, maybe Honey Buzzard, Eurasian Magpie

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