Sarria – Camino Sunrise

October 14, 2025November 2, 2025

October 13. Sarria

As I’ve mentioned, people look after me. The pension lady and the taxi driver had a conversation about where I’d plan to walk into Triacastela (Oct 12) and they decided I should taxi in.
Then, Oct 13, I had planned where to start walking into Sarria – Taxi €30, Bus €2, and then the pension guy said his buddy who transports bags, would take me for €15. I opted for the bag guy. But, he took me 1/2 way (€15) and handed me off to another bag guy who didn’t have a stop where I wanted, so there I was, riding all the way to Sarria with the bag guy for yet another €15! And so it went.
But I had a nice few miles exploring Sarria and running into pilgrims I’d met before. Reviewed my photos, and they were mostly lousy, so you don’t have to look at many!

Now we begin the villages with these near fences.

The Church of Santa Mariña de Sarria was originally a Romanesque church thought to be from the 12th-13th century. Elements of this original building survived (a portal drawing, a capital) before it fell into ruin.
The church was rebuilt in 1885.

Steps leading up to Old Town. Luckily, there was a great breakfast/ lunch at the top.

The Korean ladies who were in an earlier dinner photo waving to John. We had a fun visit via Google translate.

Florida women I’d met the night before. A glass of wine, then dinner. The lady on the right walks a Camino most every years. They are friends and pickle ball partners.

October 13, 2021November 27, 2021

Chapel outside Sarria

Inside the chapel: small memorials and hand- written prayers on a little alter

October 13, 2021January 28, 2025

Stage Thirty-four: Sarria to Portomarin

As I walk along, I often think what section of this route I would recommend to someone with only a couple of weeks to spend walking. I’ve met a few who started in O Cebreiro to walk to Santiago. The long descent from O Cebreiro offers a good endurance experience and the walk out of Sarria is one of the loveliest. Not as majestic as crossing the Pyrenees, but still challenging for one’s first days.
Most common is the walk from Sarria to Santiago because that is the minimum requirement to receive a Compostela and it only takes a few days.

October 12, 2021January 28, 2025

O Cebreiro to Sarria

Quick review of the last two days. WiFi connectivity has been sketchy, so just a quick catch-up. Up and down. Up and down. Up and down. That pretty much sums up the walking days! The ups are hard for me; I may be the slowest person crawling up these ascents, but I eventually get there. I’ve been taking long breaks at the cafes through the day which help.
The paths are mostly through woods and along streams. Through the villages, we walk the same paths as the cows, so one must remain alert in the game of Dodge the Cow Patties!