Day 28: Eirexe - Arzúa

As we got closer to Santiago we started seeing more pilgrims on the way. Some were older, others younger, ones with backpacks and some with none, but all headed the same way.



After crossing a little hamlet, we passed by an old man that was slowly climbing a small hill with his cane. We said hola and kept on going. On the top of the hill we stopped for Luís to take off his jacket, and while we were there the old man caught up with us and said very seriously to Luís: "You've got to take it easy!.. You have very long legs, but she has not! And the Camino must be walked with patience". Here's a little bit of the wisdom of the Camino!



We were already getting hungry by the time we reached Melide. And being famous for its "pulpo", that was what we were looking forward to eat. On a corner were the Camino joins the main street, we saw a bunch of people lining up to get "pulpo" take out at a restaurant, and if the locals go there, it must be good.

And it was! Very tasty and with a wonderful texture, accompanied by a big basket of bread to soak in the olive oil. Very good indeed. To finish it off, we asked for "tarta de queso" for dessert.. BEST TARTA DE QUESO.. EVER!! It was sooo delicious.. We keep thinking of it while we walk! That alone could make a good reason to visit this restaurant!




Later that day (and still thinking about the "tarta de queso"!) we reached Arzúa, were we stayed for the night. Some one on the street was kind enough to tell us that in half an hour there would be a carnaval parade. And why do they celebrate carnaval in Arzúa a week in advance, you might ask? Well, because next weekend the local cheese festival would take place, and you don't want to take any prestige out of that by celebrating carnaval at the same time, do you? No, not in Arzúa they don't!