Day 8 - O´Cebreiro to Triacastela

Last night was the largest albergue (pilgrim hotel) we have stayed in as it had 104 beds.  I was surprised how quiet it was during the night but knew there would be alarms starting at 5:00am for those who love the cool morning start.  We grabbed a quick snack on the mountain before starting our descent.  Todays walk is only 21km´s or a little over 13 miles but the downhill will work the knees, back and hips pretty well.  The morning sky has beautiful colors as we await the sun to rise.  How great to be up before the sun everyday.  We start out alone but join our german and dutch friends at our first coffee break.  The views continue to be amazing.  I had thought of the route as flatter - but these days in the mountains have been my favorite - today is another amazing day of endless views.   we arrive in Triacastelaby 12.30 and wait in the que for 1:00 check in.  We have a four person room and are joined by our friend Magda from Poland.  Julia and I head to town and join friends for drinks we later grab showers and do laundry - the typical pilgrim day.  The public albergues are cost efficient (5 OR 6 euros) but the private versions have a lot more charachter for 10 euros a bed.  We enjoy a little rest and head up for our pilgrim meal around 7:00.  Our group is growing and our dinner is now for 12 and represents a fun cross section of countries.  The menu´s are starting to look the same - but the volume is huge and includes bottle of wine as well... all for 9-10 euros.   As we leave the mountains I am hopeful the scenery reamins as amazing - I know the company will