After a fairly wet day of walking, we arrived at Fernanda's around three in the afternoon. She immediately fixed us a snack of fried fish, olives, bread, and hot wine. About two hours later, she had a full meal prepared for her pilgrim guests: delicious vegetable soup, fish, chicken, roasted potatoes, and sautéed greens from her garden. We ate like kings and queens! We finished off dinner with chocolates and white and Tawny Ports. Before we got back on the Camino, she had a full breakfast for us.
Although there were only five of us staying there last night, most nights she is cooking for a dozen or more. When it is time to leave, one gives a donation based on what they are able to give.
If one wants to stay here, it's almost always necessary to have a reservation. We were lucky enough to get her one private room. Along with her 4 dogs, 2 pigs, and assorted chickens, we were very welcomed guests in Fernanda's home.
Our walk today was an easy 15 kilometers to Ponte de Lima. As you can see by the photo below, our room in this tiny pension/pizza restaurant has one of the best views in the city.
Nancy, you and the girl in the hat look like you're waiting for the fish to jump off the plate! Three of you have jackets on indoors, was it heated there? Walk safely.
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