UPDATE: 3 & 2 WALKING DAYS REMAINING. Which means we have 1 as in ONE, walking day left to reach Santiago!
For efficiency sake (and because I didn’t take many pictures today) I have decided to consolidate these days together.
Leaving Palas de Rei.
joyful dancing pilgrims, just like us!
We were seeing these “structures” in the yards of homes, farms with no idea what they were? We thought perhaps a burial place? something for feeding the animals? We put Elda’s wonderful Spanish speaking skills to good work and discovered they are for aging cheese!
This was a small one, more ornamental that said it was for getting pan (bread) delivered.
Some sights along the Way.
A sacred heart with Mary and a Botafumeiro in a chapel we passed.
A crazy waiter and waitress we met at lunch were wishing us good pilgrim luck by throwing salt over their shoulder.
A crazy smoking pig head on display in a butchers window.
A beautiful church with lovely painted ceilings.
The baptismal room and more candles for our boys.
A pretty well with roses.
At dinner with another place mat-map. We were close to Arzua on the map and look how close to Santiago! a I ate a burger and fries, it was ok, but nothing to write home about.
The start of a new day! 2 walking days left.
We were afraid it might be raining, but it was a beautiful morning.
A field of wildflowers and more of those amazing giant eucalyptus trees. The strong winds blow those high tree tops all around but protects the walking pilgrims underneath.
We’re getting closer with every step and so is our excitement, along with the pain in our bodies and feet. In case you were wondering, walking 20 miles after you’ve been walking 100’s of miles everyday for over a month takes it’s toll on you both mentally and physically.
A nice pilgrims sign.
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We walked right past the airport for Santiago.
We finally see our hotel Ruta Jacobeo in Labacolla.
These accommodations were way upscale from the albergues we’ve gotten used to- we had hot baths and a blow drier, such luxuries for pilgrims.
Look, we were even greeted with a rainbow!
We shared a wonderful dinner along with our Camino memories and lots of laughs.
We sat next to good pilgrim friends who sang lovely Irish folk ballads, a really nice gathering.
We took pictures with our pretty blown dried hair sitting in the hotel living room.
Our friend John (the elementary school librarian from DC – John) did a little photo shoot of us after dinner.
These were our “Charlie’s Angel- Pilgrims” poses !
Enough silliness! It’s time for bed now. We have 1, yes ONE more walking day (I think from the above photos you can tell we are just a tad bit excited, thrilled, proud, elated, and feeling totally blessed).
We will see our supporting friends and family tomorrow as the walking/back-pack part of this adventure comes to an end tomorrow in Santiago!
Buen Camino,
Kate, Danni and Elda
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Wow! Wow! WOW! One more day…One Day More! (Les Mis) LOL – Really LOL at this post! As always, the Camino was beautiful and the churches/architecture make me want to join you! ((blue butterFLY hugs!))
Love the thought of that song! Thanks Terri, you’ve been an awesome inspirer.
Yipee!!! I’m tired just thinking about all that walking. So happy for you. And the pictures are awesome. Thanks for sharing them with us.
Thanks for all your amazing support Mitzi, it really does help keep us going with smiles!
Thank you a million times for the inspiration that you have shared with me and so many. The pictures as usual are the best! you are a champion photographer, so good you are Katho!!!! I cry everytime I see your picture . God bless you women! AMEO
You’re so welcome and so happy they are being enjoyed! Love you, GOD BLESS. oh and btw, I need my hair done ASAP ….lol)
ONE more day! Wowee kazzowee! Looking forward to reading about the el fin del Camino. Super duper looking forward to chatting with y’all about your incredible adventure.
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ps… That's one groovy airplane! Thanks for sharing brought a smile to my face for sure. 😀
Norma, our Brains must be mush because I just went OMG, of course RYAN …I love that and we’re actually going to be flying RYAN airlines back to Madrid so I’ll try to get you something. We love RYAN and you!
LUCKY-ee!!! Thank you for the love and care you have continued to show us and our kiddos throughout your journey. We all LOVE y’all oodles! ❤ ❤ ❤
Woohoo one more walking day!! You ladies are awesome!
I am a friend of Danni’s who has been following this blog with great admiration. Even though I’ve never met Kate or Elda, I feel like I know all of you. May you return home full of love. Your entire trip has been an inspiration.
Thank you Linda, this is Kate- nice to “meet” you. Danni has the nicest friends. I’m glad to hear you traveled our journey together with us.
Hi!!!!! I hope u get this I was trying to catch up with u girls, but I went back to Leon to meet my cousin for the weekend So I am sorry that I won’t be there with you to celebrate! But in spirit I am joyous for you girls. You are an inspiration. It has been a pleasure to meet you and hope we can stay in touch!! Big hug to all you all
Pilar…..you found us! You have soooo been on our minds and certainly in our hearts. We arrived safely and joyfully (and a wee bit soar) to Santiago yesterday (Sunday) at 10:00. We have seen Hubert today and lots of other pilgrim friends. So sorry to not see your beautiful smile also and share a big hug, but happy to hear you were able to meet up with your cousin in Leon.
My Email is kvonalt@yahoo.com and with that I can also put you in touch with Danni and Elda. I’ll never forget your gentle kindness, playfulness and walking with me while me eyes were closed. We’re Camino heart connected so let’s stay digitally connected….. And who knows if we’re really lucky our paths will cross again.
Buen Camino sister!
I love the photo shoot pics of you three beautiful ladies!!! You are so fab – all of you – for what you have accomplished! A hug and kiss to all of you, Margarete xxx