Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Back to the Coast

After a rest day in Santiago I was ready to head back on the road towards Spain's north coast. Forests, agricultural and empty country roads comprised the rolling hills north of the city all the way to the coast. I spent my first night in Sobrado dos Monxes, where a large and still active monastery dominates the skyline over the town of 300 people.


The monastery as you come into town and up close...


It seemed like Sobrado was a one-road town but after only three hours of sleep in the albergue due to some heyness snoring, I managed to mess up the exit. A few miles into the ride, I realized my mistake but instead of riding back up a big hill to town, I took a "shortcut" a local directed me on. Narrow roads and not a single car for the next eight miles got me back on route.


Yup, I was lost...

Back on the trail again I beelined it straight ahead till I arrived in a big town that shouldn't have been on my route. Overhearing me ask a grocery store clerk where we were, two very helpful Brits sent me on yet another "shortcut" that eventually got me where I needed to go. Thanks ladies!


It was a needlessly long day and I eventually made it to Abadín where I set my tent up in this park to get away from the snorers! You can barely see my tent against the tree line in the background...


One of my shortcuts...

Finally, the next day I made it to the coast without any further mishaps, determined to pay better attention to road signs!


I'll be trading country roads like this one for the coast... And hopefully some surfing!

Santiago -> Sobrado dos Monxes -> 35 miles

Sobrado dos Monxes -> Abadín -> 58 miles

Abadín -> Ribadeo -> 35 miles

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