Day off in Santiago

‘Twas lovely

Slept in til 7, had a nice coffee, and spent some time in the square, watching pilgrims come in. Watched some reunions and some tears shed, and some horseback pilgrims were there too. That was fun

There’s a nice cathedral museum. No pics allowed, so I stole some off the interwebs.

Was lucky enough to catch organ practice at a church

After lunch with a fellow pilgrim, I took a walking tour like usual for Europe. It was really good.

I’m ready to keep going tomorrow. Should be an easy day, but I’ll be in rain all day.

Lots of the grand old buildings are now museums and hotels
At 730 am, the scene here is really different
Technically….your camino isn’t over until you step over this last, official shell. I went ahead and did this just to be sure
Morning coffee today
The courtyard of the first university in the city
Founded in the 1400’s
The southern Plaza of the cathedral
The holy door. Technically…if you walk through this door, and confess, and take communion, and do it all on a special day, your sins are definitely forgiven
This is the original fountain that filthy pilgrims washed themselves in before being allowed into the fancy new cathedral

Miles: technically zero, but about 5 because I walked around a lot

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