Our walk from Triacastela to Sarria on the Camino de Santiago

Our walk from Triacastela to Sarria was one of the longer, more surreal days on the Camino. We chose the route through Samos, The Monastery in Samos was very impressive. We continued winding our way through dense forest paths and a series of nearly-abandoned hamlets that felt frozen in time. Moss-covered stone buildings, shuttered windows, and quiet, empty lanes gave the villages an eerie, post-apocalyptic vibe—like the perfect setting for a low-budget zombie movie. The only signs of life were the occasional cow or distant bark of a farm dog, adding to the strange, otherworldly feel of the day.

The miles added up quickly under the thick canopy of trees, and though the terrain wasn't too demanding, the sheer length of the stage made it a physical challenge. Each bend in the path offered the hope of Sarria just around the corner, but the town always seemed a little farther than expected. By the time we finally reached Sarria—a bustling contrast to the ghostly hamlets behind us—we were more than ready for a shower, a meal, and a place to rest our feet. It felt like we had crossed some invisible threshold, not just into a bigger town, but into a new chapter of the Camino.