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El Camino de Santiago · Part II · Day 28 📅 October 29, 2013 · Dispatch 33 of 38

Palas de Rei to Arzua – 30 km/18.5 miles

Stage Route Palas de Rei → Arzúa
Stage Distance 30.0 km (18.5 mi)
Cumulative Logged Walk 676.5 km (417.3 mi)
Region Galicia · Melide
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Buenos Tardes! 43 km/26.2 miles to Santiago.
Rained last night again…the day was cloudy with some sun and cool. The trail led more through the country again rather then next to the road…much more enjoyable. There are bigger farms now and newer houses. We passed through a city called Melida, there evidence of the collapse of the Spanish economy is visible in the many deserted construction sites. This is the case for Arzua as well. It is the last major town before Santiago, has a pop. of 7000 and is known for cheese.

The sights of the day:

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🗺️ Waypoint Location: Arzúa (Galicia · Melide)

💌 Trail Notes from Family & Friends (2)

Ute October 30, 2013 at 03:14 PM

ALMOST 🙂 so glad your knee held up. Walking that “final mile” must be a great feeling. good for you guys.

VitaPilgrim Author October 30, 2013 at 05:02 PM

You bet 🙂