O Ceibreiro

25 April

Today was a day of slow, grinding climbs, as we crossed our final mountain pass of the Camino.

The town of O Ceibreiro is more or less at the top, and we arrived at the same time as two busloads of German tourists.

The view was amazing.

The village was the site of a eucharistic miracle in the 14th century, and legend has it that the Holy Grail was hidden here for a time after the Moors took Valencia.

After another, unexpected climb (easily the toughest short stretch so far – there was applause when we reached the top – we ended the day in Fonfria.

There, after three very tough days, we had a dinner party that could not be beat. Fantastic company, great food, and music.