Two in one

The lodge we stayed in last night had no internet so today's blog will be cover two days.

We left Ambasmestas yesterday morning around 8:15 and climbed steadily all morning. First there was a light mist and then rain and heavy fog. In spite of the weather we made it up to O'Cebreiro by about 12:30. It was rather disheartening to make the final ascent only to be greeted by a parking lot full of tour buses and people milling around the two souvenir shops buying all sorts of Camino mementos. 

We found our lodging but luggage had not arrived so we walked around and wandered into the little church that felt like the warmest spot in town. Charlie was sure the candles were keeping the place warm. We actually saw a lady that seemed to be warming her hands above the flames. The fog was so dense that even now I am not sure what was in that little village population 40. 

The high point of the day was having dinner with our new friends Roberto and Mary Jo! Can you believe that Bill? Roberto is a semi retired orthopedic surgeon from Orange County CA. I am thinking Roberto is a good friend to have on this trip. I am also shocked that his wife is the first Mary I have met.

We walked for six hours today and are in a wonderful hotel in Triacastela. Did I mention that the bed was so bad last night that we both slept in our clothes? The scenery today was breathtakingly beautiful. The fog had lifted, the sun was shining and all the way down the mountain cows with bells provided us with a lovely concert. 219.9 done 88 to go!