On our 9 mile walk today leaving Arcade, we crossed the 10th Century bridge Ponte Sampayo which was built on the foundation from the original Roman bridge.

Once we crossed the bridge, the path took us inland having us saying goodbye to the Atlantic Ocean which we saw everyday for the past 12 days.

I think everyone on the trail was very happy to stash all their rain gear into their packs & enjoy a lovely day on the Camino.

There were many fun sightings to enjoy along the way.

At one point we were given a choice between 2 paths that basically paralleled each other. We chose the one through the woods away from the road.

The small Santa Marta Church was built in 1617.

We reached Pontevedra in the early afternoon.

After a short break at our hotel, we enjoyed walking around the city’s old town. The must see for any pilgrim is the Sanctuary of the Peregrina (Pilgrims). It is built in the shape of a scallop shell which is traditionally carried by pilgrims. It is the only rounded scallop- shaped church in Spain.

Other places & things we enjoyed seeing in the old town.