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Ribadiso

Ribadiso seems to be a small but prosperous place almost entered dedicated to the Camino!

So this was the first day walking with Ben!   He arrived yesterday evening after a short panic as to exactly where the bus left from Santiago airport, and then another as to exactly where to get off in Palas de Rei.   A stroll up the hill to the place we were staying, a quick beer at the bar opposite, and a session on the things I've learnt so far about Albergues, the Camino etiquette etc!
Today we didn't rush out early but started at about 8.  It had rained steadily much of the night, and stopped just about as we started, but there was still a lot of cloud and it was fairly dark.  
We had breakfast about 7km along, the places up to there not being open, and were slightly surprised to find egg and bacon on the menu (must be Ben's influence - though he had egg and chorizo).
The plan for today was 26km, and we did a little more, using a couple of slightly longer but quieter alternative paths. 
It was a good day's walk and conversation, with a couple of beer stops as well; pleasant walking mainly through woodland with quite a lot of ups and downs to keep the exercise rate up.   
Now we've arrived at the destination for the day, and Ben is having his first Albergue experience.   We'll go down into the main village in a little while for drinks and dinner.

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