Day 46. Santiago

How wonderful life is post Camino!!! 2916 pilgrims came in yesterday! We are grateful to be among them. We attempted to go to noon mass but by the time we got to the door, the capacity was full. They turned us away and said the next one will be at 730 that evening. We got there at 6 and the doors were open and we found our seats. I could smell the incense that they used in the botafumeria. I still held out hope that we would get to witness it as well. The Bishop was there and that made me more hopeful!!! And before I knew it, it was lit and it was swinging over the whole church. The most amazing thing to witness! Following this, we met our friends for dinner. Met some new friends and shared our experiences. Many are moving on to different countries, some walking on to Finestere ( the end of the world). Info was exchanged with promises to keep in touch. WhatsApp is huge among pilgrims.
We were able to sleep in and it was a bit disorienting, for when I woke, I thought I had overslept. It was so nice to know I could roll over and enjoy the rain that was going on outside. We toured the Pilgrims Museum and the cathedral. Saw Saint James tomb and was able to climb up the main alter and touch the Saint. We may have one more dinner with the friends that are left and then we will be on our own.
Today my miles are very small 1.25 miles. Funny!
Today I am grateful for the extra sleep, grateful for our new friends and grateful for all our blessings!Read more