Day 31: WE DID IT
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780km later, and we've finally made it to Santiago de Compostela. We got our pilgrims certificate and saw the 'botafumeiro' (incense burner) swing in the cathedral. Now relaxing in our fancy hotelRead more
780km later, and we've finally made it to Santiago de Compostela. We got our pilgrims certificate and saw the 'botafumeiro' (incense burner) swing in the cathedral. Now relaxing in our fancy hotelRead more
We accidentally walked 35km today. Planned on stopping at 20 but the feet kept going. Hard to believe that tomorrow we only have a short walk to reach Santiago. The bubbly beckons!
28.8km done today, one of our longest distances. No bother to us!
Arriving into Palais do Rei we bumped into 2 people that we hadn't seen since the first day. Had a great dinner with them and another French guy. We cooked our own steak on a hot plate, definitely theRead more
Getting this close to the end we're starting to crave some home comforts. Not quite an Ulster fry but close enough!
Although all of the maps, signposts, apps, and online info seem to disagree with one another, we're pretty sure there's less than 100km to santiago (Relieved when I remembered the Spanish use commasRead more
When your map tells you it's only 500m to your hostel but it's actually 2.5km, it's always going to feel like a long day. Sunstroke set in for me last night so today was a struggle, but made itRead more
Ma's on better form today! Made it alllll the way to the top to O Ocebreiro, and then some. 10 hours walking today, heading back down the mountain tomorrow.
Mum wasn't feeling well today so a slow plod brought us to Trabadelo. These little towns are all starting to look very similar... Forest fires breaking out in the hills, hopefully they'll be far awayRead more
Passed through the city of Ponferrada today to reach Cacabelos. Got a private room for the first time, still only 5€, not bad!
Maggie Gorman Amazing amazing accomplishment! Well done to you both! Xxx
margaret Mckeegan Well done both of u. Have 1 on us!! U deserve it. Xx
Elizabeth McQuitty Fantastic achievement !! Congratulations to u both. Enjoy your 🍷🍷on us!! Xx