Chantada to Rodeiro today, 16 miles walk with the first 8 miles a steady uphill with a 1900 foot elevation gain, then the last half with the same drop to Rodeiro. The midpoint was a large wind generator (eólicos) farm. Spain generates a lot of electricity from wind, solar, and hydro. Most all of its vast passenger train system is powered by electricity. Unlike us, they don't seem to have a problem completing their high speed AVE ( Alta Velocidad España) rail projects, people use them because they are comprehensive, fast, and efficient.
Nice 12 euro private albergue
step by step you conquer the path through hard ups and downs, the weather whether cold or hot or rainy, the floor where you walk and your feet freshen it and in the end comes the compensation through a delicious food and a good shelter to rest and wake up fully recovered to fight the next battle. Perseverance, tenacity, willpower are some of the ingredients that a Pilgrim needs to conquer the path.
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