We left Santiago with a forecast of rain for the next four days, but we were not discouraged. It was our goal to complete stage two of Camino de Santiago - 96km to Finisterre (the end of the earth), rain or shine. The trek went through forests and mountain villages with beautiful rivers. It was a challenge with two hills to climb up and down. And the descent can be more physically challenging.
Negreira to Vilacerio (12km)
What a horrible morning! We began with so much optimism and within an hour of our trek the sky opened up with a downpour. The trails turned to rivers and small lakes, and the umbrella provided little protection. I felt and looked like Jean Kelly in the movie "Dancing in the Rain". We were soaked through, but we were pleasantly surprised to find a bar and albergue at the 12km point of the trek -10km short of our planned trek. At least we can dry out today and make up the distance tomorrow. I realize now why prayer on the camino is common. As pilgrims we pray for a bar or cafe when we are thirsty or hungry, and accommodations when we are exhausted. Today our prayers were answered.
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