Day 30 Boente to Salceda

Day 30 Boente to Salceda 21 km

As I had not had much sleep, I was happy to depart from my bunk bed this morning at 5.30 am.

The pilgrim family (PF) is a group of individuals that you encounter during your pilgrimage.
You're likely to find at least one PF member in the hostel you pick for the night.
Throughout my journey, I have encountered pilgrims from various parts of the globe, whether walking alone or in groups, accompanied by young children and / or dogs.

Carlos, 55 yrs, would join me for a few km walk several days a week, and we would engage in stimulating conversation. Of course, this meant that I was able to spoil his wonderful dog, Abby.

Yesterday evening, the last of the pilgrims arrived at the hostel around 19.00. They delivered the sad news that Carlos had passed away, peacefully, the night before in his hostel. It shook me to the core and I couldn’t sleep.

I certainly took advantage of the Camino's excellent opportunity for contemplation and reflection both last night and today.

Again, the landscape presented a diverse range of terrain, passing through numerous small towns, hamlets, and rural areas. Todays’s Camino proved challenging, as my heart was filled with a heavy sense of sorrow.
My friend Alison sensed my mood and sent me uplifting music tracks. It undoubtedly helped me through the day. Thank you Ali.

Annie left early this morning, drove to Seville, then caught a flight to Santiago. Tomorrow, at the end of my journey, we will meet at the Cathedral 0 km milestone.

She has been pursuing whether Abby, Carlos’s dog, is being cared for after his premature death. I am therefore unsure whether Annie will meet me alone tomorrow or have a companion. We may have an extra ticket to purchase for our journey home.Read more