As Seixas

The next day, I walked from San Roman to As Seixas, my last stop before the Primitivo joins the Frances. 

The trail passed through pine groves -- some of the trees looked bare, and I wondered whether this was the result of beetles.

A farmer at work wished me a "Buen Camino."

Horreos in Galicia are long structures in contrast to the square ones found in Asturias. Both are elevated and sometimes have mushroom shaped posts. 

Eucalyptus groves reminded me of San Diego, where these trees are prevalent. They were brought to Spain in the 19th c. and used for construction because of their fast growth. 

In Pacio the sun silhouetted the double bell tower of 19th c. Iglesia de Santa Maria. 

A bar in Leboreira pointed The Way

A rest area in San Xorxe de Aguas Santas opened in 2011 and includes a fountain and statue of St. James. People had left flowers and notes there.

Other walkers stopped by the fountain to fill water bottles & 

take their photo by St. James.

In Galicia granary structures called Cabeceiros are made from woven 

sticks and evoke primitive barns that stored corn.

Sign to the municipal Albergue de Peregrinos in As Seixas -- a bargain price of 6 Euros

A double door greeted walkers to the albergue, which was a renovated old stone house from 1954. Julia, Kasia, and I shared a spacious room with a wood ceiling.

Julia rested her feet & Kasia took a nap. I rested & then organized my pack --
another pilgrim chore!

At the only bar in town, Casa Gorinos, Julia, Kasia, and I relaxed and watched T.V. mid-afternoon. Later, we came back for dinner.