Santiago de Compostela

Toured the important religious site of Santiago de Compostela. The Cathedral holds the remains of St. James the Apostle. For more than a thousand years it has been one of the most important pilgrimages in Christianity. The shell is the symbol of the pilgrimage, seen all over town. Over 200,000 people per year make the long trek to the Cathedral. Some travel 600km on foot collecting stamps in their passports along the way. We saw hundreds of pilgrims celebrating the end of their journey. In the photos you will see backpackers and some bicyclists in the square. A whole range of emotions from tears to cheers. A moving experience.Read more