Author: travelswithfroggy

Day 31 ending in Olveiroa

No rain today, but the clouds stayed around to cool me while I walked for 8 hours, which I appreciated.

Sure is different now on the path. Just a few of us left, but I’m still seeing a few familiar faces here and there.

Another longish day tomorrow for my arrival in Finisterre. I look forward to seeing the coastline.

Here’s an oldie from early days on the path. This is the group of roommates from my very first night of walking. Linda, yours truly, Bernadette and Anna

Last night town had a neat feature that I didn’t see until the morning
Run down old church, probably not in use
The horreos in this region are made of stone

Miles 23

Day 30 ending in Negreira

It’s great to be back walking the trail. The weather turned out very nice, and I even got a little overheated because of the humidity. We are definitely getting closer to the ocean.

I was a little worried about the waymarking, but there are shells and other pilgrims to follow
Cool old ruins of a church
Beautiful sunrise today
I used to eat these flowers for some reason. Looking back, this explains a lot. Mom told me that some flowers are edible, I guess.
Charming little town

My company on the road today was sure different than two days ago. Just a few of us, and all the Spaniards have gone home from their long holiday weekend. Fairly quiet and very peaceful again.

Miles 15

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