16 miles, 256′ elevation
The walk was a tad lame today. First of all I woke with a high left ankle sprain, and it really is quite a mystery. Rock hoping yesterday at Cathedal beach I guess, but nothing I remember. That and I walked only to be brought back to the town; Ribadeo that I’ve spent two days in. When I arrived here I had a message from the company that arranged my hotels and that moves my luggage that that would be the case. A taxi met me at town hall in Lourenza.
Hit three tiny towns. In one they were celebrating the “Festival of Indianos” this is crazy and popular, which is probably why there were no rooms.. Apparently, in the 17 century a group from here left Villamartin Grande and traveled to the Barbados and other islands and returned with all sorts of what they were describing as “Indian” cultural dance, building ideas, food stuff and even song. The town dressed in period outfits and pretty much drank, danced and partied for this entire weekend. Honestly, it seemed strange; like a chance to play dress up for the whole town.
Otherwise an uneventful walking day. Tomorrow I begin the mountain section, so I hope the ankle feels better.
ljm22 
Well that explains the “goofy” transportation back to where you’d already been. What an interesting “celebration”.
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The silver dish looks like Brownie’s water bowl. You’re almost done, hurrah!
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