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Day 41. Santiago de Compostela. We are here. Already the walk this morning seems a long time ago. Lovely walk after the rain talked with two seminarians from the states. 9 kms or so.
Got to the cathedral feeling a bit tearful me not Hugh. Happy to end but feel a loss too. Went to get the Compostela and stood in lone for 45 mins. Hugh went back to a cafe to pick up his phone that was charging. They have little lockable clear lockers with different chargers in them. Hugh hasn't been able to charge his phone much since he got here. While I was waiting in line I Saw Carolyn Julio and Victor. Many hugs and congratulations. Hugh was delayed looking for dog good for the beggars dogs!! But managed to get back in time to get the Compostela.
Went to our apartment but not ready. So off to the station to book rail ticket all trains full. Any way long story short we staying another night here in a very nice apartment overlooking the Cathedral. Really is very comfortable and we will travel all day to Barcelona.
Made supper in the apartment and did washing. The sound from Inmaculada Plaza was of Celtic bagpipes for five hours but the we heard popular opera. Went out about 7:00pm listen to the Chilean singer in a stone portal really lovely. Bought CD then went to a brass band concert And sat onsteps behind the cathedral. Best brass band ever. Carolyn came to sit with us so had a drink with her and on the easy home just after ten on another side of the cathedral came upon a Mariarchi band. So good natured and entertaining. The Spanish equivalent of the Wellington Ukelele Band. So now to bed. What a day.
Photos posted tomorrow.
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Kate My eyes fill with tears at what you have done dearest friend.. Pilgrim well done .. A journey .. Many steps .. Many memories .. Thanku for sharing them so vividly with your loving friends.. We rejoice in your accomplishment ... Love to u both and sante as we drink tomorrow to u both... Xxxxxxxxx
Rosalie Well Done! Feel the pride and enjoy the rest of your time away
Jeef Hooray for Raewyn - and Hugh! You are still our heroes! Jeef & Sal
Jenny What a terrific, wonderful effort. You did it!! You did it!! Congratulations and much love. What a joy to be going to Barcelona.xx
jill duff It is kind of mind blowing what you have done and what you have experienced can't wait to catch up have a super birthday celebration in Barcelona and a safe journey home love the duffs
Andrew Perkins I can't believe you trekked that far mum! Good job! I look forward to seeing you at the end of the month, and hearing all about it
kiwi07 Wow thanks guys guess who feels special. We are in Barcelona now and the adventure continues. Have just about morphed from pilgrim to tourist. Look forward to seeing you all soon. Kate will catch you a bit later. When you back.
Cathy Scott Well done Raewyn. Just spent a couple of days reading your adventures. I'm so impressed. Looking forward to catching up when you get back.
DT congratulations! Amazing fortitude RP - you can do anything! Hope you had a lovely birthday earlier this week - you always did go to all sorts of lengths to be away on your birthday, but this one really tops it!!!!