Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Left the hotel at the airport early, ran out of time to refuel the rental car, drove in multiple circles at the airport because we couldn't figure out how to turn the rental car in. No signs. Each trip around the airport we eliminated more of the possibilities and finally settled on the winner. But it was a bit frazzling! Flew to Madrid then flew to Santiago. We later realized we would have saved time and money by simply driving our rental car from Gijon to Santiago. But, all's well that ends well. Then we walked thru the city to the huge cathedral that is the goal of all (pilgrims) who walk the Camino de Santiago. Of which there are many routes. We saw the bagpipe player welcoming the walkers through the arch into the plaza in front of the church. Walked the pedestrian alleys, had tapas, bought ice cream, and Gallician cookies. Watched the police arrest, face down in the walkway, a pink haired woman screaming obscenities in Spanish. Later we found out the train to Porto was sold out so we had to find bus tickets online. The internet makes traveling so much easier!Read more