Today was another 15 miles of rolly polly walking. We are now within 41 kilometers (26 miles) of Santiago. Wow!

Last night, in Palas de Rei, we went to a small nondescript pizza joint for some grub. The owner had a small kitchen right behind the bar and was quite proud of his cooking. And deservedly! Bill ordered and ate one of the best calzones he’s ever had. Diane ordered a 4 cheese and vegetable pizza and greatly enjoyed it. While waiting for the pizza, he treated us to a local delicacy, roasted, home grown peppers, oiled and salted. Man, we’re they good! After dinner he gave each of us his own home made aperitif. It smelled great but was a bit awkward as we don’t drink.

Breakfast we went to another small nondescript bakery, and the pattern was repeated! We were about to simply plant roots in Palas de Rei and eat until we run out of money!

So, I’ve been saving today’s lunch story until now. We passed through a town called Melide which is famous for its octopus. We HAD to have some. Here’s proof that Diane had some:

And, here are the buggers before cooking:

And, here are our Peregrino buddies chowing down:

You guessed it, now for chores.