Day 13: Armenteira to Vilanova de Arousa (18 miles)

Walking the Camino

Today's walk from the monastery was just magical. The path is all stones and water. The stones are in the landscape and in the dozens of old water mill remains. The water is the creek and it's many waterfalls, then the river.

The stones, the trees, everything are blanketed with a rich, brilliant green moss. The peaceful spirit of the monastery, of the village, of the Camino itself rested with us.

We arrived in Vilanova de Arousa at 4:30 to the quiet of the Spanish siesta. The city at rest.

We crossed over the 200-mile mark today. We're close to the end of our journey. Tomorrow we cross the wide Ria de Arousa by boat, and begin to make our way to Santiago de Compostela.

“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

Philippians 4:7