Tol to Vilela about 14km and the next day on to Lourenza about 22km

Got to Ribadeo easily enough after a 7km stroll including a 600m bridge crossing which thankfully had a pathway separate from the high speed traffic. Photos are of the view of Ribadeo  and back to Figueras. Walked into the city and found the tourist info office fine. We need this as we had no info about AdPs on the  next stage which would mean a hike of more than 36kms which we did not want to do  However, it was only about 0930 and the office did not open until 1030. As I was in need of a replacement rain jacket we had a look around the small centre to see what we could find. Lots of fashion shops but not much of the more practical type. Popped into one and a simple jacket was 99€!  Stopped for a coffee and a snack then left mike with the bags while I had a quick hunt. Ultimately found the Spanish equivalent of a pound store and bought 3 plastic ponchos for less than 3€. See photo! Bought three incase they don't last.  Will still buy a good poncho if and when I see one. Went back to the tourist office and although the person there did not speak English he gave us the info we needed.  There was only one AdP between Ribadeo and Lourenza and that was only 7km further up the track. However, as the last few days had been quite long and as by then it was already near 1100 it was the best choice over walking another 30km or so. Stopped in a supermarket to get a few essential including some soap - for some reason mike complained when we opened it later and it turned out to be black.  Most of today's walk was on roads but these were very little used and made a pleasant enough walk as they were mostly through farm fields and pine forest. One thing of note though is that since we enter the region of Galicia when we crossed the bridge ever Camino shell sign has been the opposite way around than from the rest of the Camino. Most confusing!! Got to the AdP ok and was expecting it to be quite basic and it was. The 'restaurant' where we had to book in looked closed but it was open. Were then directs to a yellow house 200m away and on the first floor we found 32 bunk beds and a less than perfect shower - see photos. Still it was here or nothing so mike swept the floor and we got on with our daily chores. Luckily, at the moment we are the only ones here and we hope it stays that way but in any case at least we had no queue for the shower! In the end there were 12 people in total and the heavens opened at about 1900 so we were glad to be indoors. 

We got up a little earlier today and started out at 0715. Still dark till after 0815 but we were on a small well made track that we new went to the first village on the way so it was easy to follow. Got some heavy rain for about an hour so my poncho got well tested. I'm pleased to say that it worked very well and was well worth the 1€. Most of the track today was through eucalyptus forest which after the rain and the subsequent warming smelt really lovely. Beside the fact that in galicia the shell signs are a different way around there are more general information and welcome signs. Just before we dropped down to today's destination we got a snap shot of tomorrows climb - see photo. When we leave Lourenza we have 27km to walk including a climb to 550m. Found the AdP ok but we were hoping for a washing machine as our clothes have only been hand washed for a while. No AWM at the AdP so we checked out a couple of pensions but no luck there either so we settled with the AdP. At lest there is a line to dry today's and yesterday's washing and we have a room with only 4 beds. Four of the people from last nights AdP have already turned up but we think they will all choose the other room. Otherwise now all set for tomorrow and just catching up on the blog and will look at flight options as we now have a reasonable idea when we will get to SdC