Day 9: Porrino to Arcade: 14.5 miles

Today had some difficulties. The altimetry revealed a steady climb from 35 m to 235 m, a steep descent to 30 m and then another later climb to 150 m, descent to 20, climb to 70 and then down to sea level. And of course it was a long walk. It also was primarily through urban and suburban areas with periodic oasis walks in the woods. Then we approached Arcade......Spectacular crescendo at the end. Even made us willing to add 2 km at the end of the day

Through the urban Porrino..

All the camino symbols: Portugal yellow arrow, Spanish scallop shell and the Via Roman XIX

Climbing to Mos Castro

Just a weed in this yard--our Christmas Cactus

Another beautiful wildflower

Continuing to climb

At Mos Castro

At our highest point of the day: 235 m

 Beautiful crop of leeks

Convent of Vilavella

15C Church of Santiago in Redondela (Actually dates back to 12 C and Archbishop Gelmirez)

 "People of the Sea"-"arcades" were built on rocks and used to store fishing gear and shelter. Storage and stable below and living quarters above.

Oasis out of the urban/suburban

Look at these ferns!

Water fountain at Outeiro de Penas near the top of the second climb around 20 km (12 mi.)

View of one of the smoother climbs

Funny, but pleasant place for chairs and a rest

Pilgrims leaving shells with messages

First splendid view of the Arcade estuary

Gorgeous view from our hotel room

Decided to walk to the beach after a rest. A very pleasant park
A statue of a woman digging clams

Allen tries out the water.