May 31
Ponte de Lima to Rubiaes
Walked about 12 miles, another scorcher today! Also our hilliest day of this Camino.
Started out leaving town, and it was a nice, scenic route. After about 6 miles we got to the bottom of the hill, and replenished our water containers. After that it got hilly and very hot, very fast! There were some portions with a bit of shade, which was great, in some parts it was just plain hot. Some of the hills were very steep, but luckily those were not too long. At the very top of the hill a very smart man had set up a “food truck”, more like a camper from which he sold drinks and snacks. We got yet more water and a bit to eat. The rest of the walk was much easier.
James was sick yesterday, and by the time we were done with the walk he had a fever, and has been down since then. Sean stayed behind with him, and they got transport to our next stop. It’s a small hotel, in the middle of nowhere. Not much to do, so I guess a good place to rest up. Hopefully everyone is feeling better tomorrow and we can keep going. We cross into Spain on our walk tomorrow.
I’m also adding some pictures from last night in Ponte de Lima.
Made it to the top!
McHughs on The Camino 
Wow! You guys are troopers with the miles you logged early on. We had several days over 20 miles and our bodies were just exhausted afterward….. and you’re on those nasty cobblestones which we know too well. Great photos of the towns, roads and family! Bummer that James has been knocked down by a bug. Hope his spirits and body recovers soon. Bom Caminho!
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