Day 8 of the Camino

Stage 8 O Cebreiro to Palas de Rei

Since we were again at a higher altitude we didn’t try to get an early start. After breakfast we took plenty of time to enjoy the view over the valley on both sides of Cebreiro before we left.

We began with some more climbing but it was actually quite a bit of up and down. It was a lot easier then the part of the climb we had done the day before. The descent was very nice. I hardly had to be on my brakes at all.

From there on out there wasn’t a bit of flat. Most of the hills weren’t very long but they kept coming and coming. I especially didn’t like it when there was a slow lane. That mean the hill was either a little longer or steeper (or both) than normal. By the end of the day Sheri was wondering when the torture would end. One of her shoulders had a major knot. Terri Lynn came and rode behind me which helped me at the end of the day. This was probably the most difficult day for me since I always dragging behind the others on the hills.

We were all glad to pull into Palas de Rei. I believe it was Terri Lynn who spotted the sign for the hotel which was off the main road. Our rooms were nice and it was obvious that there would be a wedding there that night. Tables were set up outside and I was hoping that it would be a quiet party so we could sleep. In the end some rain came and ended the outdoor part of the party rather quickly.

We walked into town and checked out our restaurant options. We ended up back at the hotel where we sat outside as we ate where we were able to see the wedding guests arrive.

Vital states for the day:
102.58 kms
5h47 riding time
17.7 average speed