Santander to Mogro

Today was a pleasant, sunny day. There was nothing particularly noteworthy except that just before we got here to Mogro we had to take a train for 2 miles. In years past, pilgrims would walk across a short stretch of railway bridge, but because of the danger it is no longer allowed. Instead, the short ride is free for pilgrims. We were happy to take it! Somehow we had miscalculated our distance today, and arrived at noon after only about 8 and 1/2 miles. We had expected just under 15. Therefore, today really became a rest day. The place we are staying is a wonderful place to relax for much of a day. We are still a full day ahead of tentative plan, so it didn't matter. Moriah found it online, and when we got here she said "This is everything I had thought it would be." This is a 200-year-old stone house with hardwood floors, heavy overhead beams, and staircases going up and turning in odd places. It is decorated accordingly and is the neatest place we have stayed. We're not suffering here! They even did our laundry for free. 😊 We're getting spoiled and are not ready to return to albergues!

Camino trivia:
All along the Camino we have seen a vine similar to kudzu in the Southern United States, but with a different flower. I imagine it's a similar plant, and is obviously as invasive and destructive as kudzu.Les mer