Chapter 4 Camino: Pezos to Lalín

Figure 4.1: Early morning start for the megaday, in preparation for a ~40km walk from Pezos to Lalin.

Figure 4.2: Poster promoting the PSOE, one of many parties campaigning for the upcoming local, regional and European elections.

Figure 4.3: Reward for another long climb: stunning views and bountiful giant gorse bushes alongside bright purple heather.

Figure 4.4: The most welcome refreshment of the entire trip: Iberian favourite ColaCao and Cafe con Leche at the only resting place for miles.

Figure 4.5: Despite tired legs, we still had time for play. Swings on the home straight.

Figure 4.6: More abundant nature. Galicia teams with waterways and greenery.

Figure 4.7: Old tractor just outside Lalin, the final destination. Traditional agriculture continues apace.

Figure 4.8: Enjoying the sunshine and a chance to rest our feet outside the church in the Plaza Mayor of Lalin.

Figure 4.9: Robin proudly poses outside a statue of his new hero: the Galician Mathematician Ramon Aller.

Figure 4.10: Lego brick staircase typifying the playful architecture in Lalin.

Figure 4.11: Triumphant stance next to a bright purple field of flowers.

Figure 4.12: Revelling in the flowers before having to head back to the big cities.

Figure 4.13: Tired but still going! Bathing in the sunset before dinner in Lalin.