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Monday, 23 June 2014

Day Thirty-four - Melide to Arzua - 14km

Yesterday evening we had a huge thunderstorm and a lot of rain. However, the streets had dried up by the time we left this morning and only the paths through the forests were damp - but nothing like the mud we had back in Rioja!
We only had a short day today and so we took advantage of the many cafes in the small villages. The scenery has changed and it is like walking through south-west England - except for the eucalyptus trees! There are not so many farm animals in the villages but still a lot of vegetable gardens carefully tended by their owners.
It feels weird to be so near the end of our trip - we are excited to finally reach Santiago but we will miss the daily hike through beautiful countryside and sitting watching the world go by in little bars and cafes.

We saw these Citroen 2CV's in a shop near out hotel!
They were for sale!
The road out of Melide - straight up a hill!

It's getting closer.
We walked over hills and through valleys
- crossing over small streams on the way.

There are Eucalyptus trees in the woods - they smelt wonderful!


An example of our daily choice of food!
Like Melide, Arzua isn't the most attractive town
but the square is a little prettier.

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