Turns out yesterday was nothing compared to today. Who would have guessed? Yesterday was fun because it made for a good adventure, but really it was a very very difficult day to walk in. Worst rain day ever of all the Caminos we have ever done until today. Yes, today was worst.
Still no pictures. Camera sat double protected deep inside my backpack. It would have gotten it’s ass kicked by the rain trying to take pictures today.
Ten minutes out of the hotel we were soaked. Drenched. Which one is worst? Soaked or drenched? Whichever is worst that’s what we were. At one point I mentioned to Patricia, that if nothing else, we couldn’t become any more wet…I was wrong. Our feet were floating in our boots. We probably should have had on life jackets. I’m not making any of this up. It was wet.
Not sure if I’ve ever seen this much heavy rain fall over several hours. It was coming down sideways and it hurt upon contact with the skin…or in my case, my face. It’s weird, you’re not really frightened by this, but it is a bit worrisome. You’re walking through the hills with no where to hide to protect yourself if needed. Little lake-type bodies of water are forming everywhere that you’ll have to cross. And the rain just keeps coming down hard…for hours. Much of many of the Caminos are through the hills and forest. Slipping into a cafe or building is usually not going to happen, or is it even an option.
Today’s walk was a little over four hours long, and it probably rained hard for over three hours, mostly non stop. Imagine your shower at home on cool full blast crazy mode and you’re right under it for three hours. That’s a piece of cake compared to today. That was most of the day.
When we finally arrived soaked at our hotel Patricia said, “Ray, why don’t you take a nice shower?” “A shower? Really?” I said. “Baby, I’m cleaner now than I’ve been in the last few months.”
Tomorrow we finish up the second phase of the Camino ending up at Finisterre on the coast. The end off the world as they believed it to be way back when. From there, the third phase, a one or two day walk to Muxia. After that we start walking back to Santiago.
For now we are dry and in our room. The rain should mostly end tomorrow, but we just had a wet and wild two days.
Walking El Camino Inglés...and more 
Hey Ray,
I’m just now catching up to all your posts. As always, it’s great to hear and see all your posts and pictures, which are great. Aside from all the rain, it looks like great walking weather, and does not seem like a lot of other pilgrims are there. Is it the time of year? Is it too chilly, maybe? That would be the perfect walking weather for me. I’m glad you are enjoying the trip. What’s not to enjoy, good health, good weather, good company and good cheer. Take care and stay safe.
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