A Day in Santiago

First thing to do this morning was to have our final weigh in at a nearby chemist. Seems a thing here that they have weighing scales at most pharmacies, that provide you a printout with weight, height and BMI, all for 20 cents. So in the last 2 weeks I've lost another 4.4lbs and Carol has lost another 6.5lbs. They should add the Camino as a weight loss treatment on the NHS.

Then it was off to have a good look around Santiago, despite it raining more on than off. We visited the crypt in the cathedral to see the casket which is said to contain the bones of Saint James.

From there we went to the indoor market, made up of several halls each containing fish or meat and with fruit and veg on the outside. One of the halls was dedicated to a number of cafes specialising in seafood. So lunch comprised of grilled sardines, steamed mussels and a beer. Which tasted fine despite yesterday's excesses.

The afternoon was spent looking around jewellery shops for a gift for Carol's birthday tomorrow. She bought what she wanted and my job is to wrap it for tomorrow!

We then had a quiet evening, a couple of drinks in a trendy bar, a meal and an earlyish night. Just what was needed after yesterday.Read more