(Distance: 18 kms Time: 5 hours)
The Day: Two days ago we prepared ourselves for the worse with the "tourist pilgrims" joining the Camino for the last 100 kms. We also thought that as we got closer and closer to Santiago we would be walking on a lot of pavement along streets and highways. Our experience has almost been the opposite. Somehow we have been able to dodge the hoards of new pilgrims even though we can see the evidence that they are around ... lots of buses & taxis. Our walking time has been pretty much alone which has been very peaceful. Also, the trail has been primarily on natural paths through heavily wooded areas. It has been perfect weather with the temperature climbing to the low 80s and the woods providing lots of shade from the sun. So our last few days as we approach Santiago have been very satisfying. Tomorrow we will start out early and expect to get to the Cathedral mid morning!
The Day: Two days ago we prepared ourselves for the worse with the "tourist pilgrims" joining the Camino for the last 100 kms. We also thought that as we got closer and closer to Santiago we would be walking on a lot of pavement along streets and highways. Our experience has almost been the opposite. Somehow we have been able to dodge the hoards of new pilgrims even though we can see the evidence that they are around ... lots of buses & taxis. Our walking time has been pretty much alone which has been very peaceful. Also, the trail has been primarily on natural paths through heavily wooded areas. It has been perfect weather with the temperature climbing to the low 80s and the woods providing lots of shade from the sun. So our last few days as we approach Santiago have been very satisfying. Tomorrow we will start out early and expect to get to the Cathedral mid morning!
The People: we started out late this morning since we had a shorter distance and we walked a bit with new friends, Anna & Leva (a daughter and mom walking together) but soon we were on our own. We met a few people along the way, some of whom we joined in watching the new pilgrims get picked up in taxis after a couple of hours because their feet hurt. Shortly after we got to our destination for the day, Christian met up with us. Tomorrow we will walk into Santiago together.
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| today's peaceful path through the woods |
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| tourist pilgrim buses |
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| some old ruins we walk by |
