May 28, 2015  Day 33 - O Pedrouza --> Santiago - approx 18 KMISSION ACCOMPLISHED! We arrived at the Cathedral in Santiago at approx. 12:00 noon. Our journey officially ended at the Pilgrim's office where we received our Compostela certifying that we had completed the walk. The day started out with self-serve breakfast at the little … Continue reading May 28, 2015 Day 33 – O Pedrouza –> Santiago – approx. 18 K →

After 2 continents, 9000 air miles and 500 miles by foot our amazing Camino adventure draws to an end.Some of our expectations were exceeded and some not quite met as expected - just like in life.   What I do know for sure is that the earth is still a beautiful place and relationships make the … Continue reading Donna – May 28, 2015 Day 33 – O Pedrouzo –> Santigao – 18 K →

May 27, 2015  Day 32 - Ribadiso --> O Pedrouzo - 22.8 KI don't have much to say about today. More of the same - perfect weather, similar walking conditions through rolling hills and farmland, a lot of interludes through forested paths. Donna and I were both in fairly quiet moods and walked alone most … Continue reading May 27, 2015 Day 32 – Ribadiso –> O Pedrouzo – 22.8 K →

May 26, 2015  Day 31 - Palas De Rei --> Ribadiso - 25.6 KAnother perfectly gorgeous and stunning day to walk. Perfect temps - just cool enough and yet warm when standing in the sun. Just outside town there was a sign declaring only 65 more kilometers to Santiago. Another reminder that the end is imminent. The … Continue reading May 26, 2015 Day 31 – Palas De Rei –> Ribadiso – 25.6 K →

May 25, 2015  Day 30 - Portomarin --> Palas de Rei - 24.8 KA blanket of fog was beginning to lift as we descended the hill to cross the river and began our walk at approximately 7:30 am.  It was hard not to notice that there were a lot more pilgrims on the road - … Continue reading May 25, 2015 Day 30 – Portomarin –> Palas De Rei – approx. 24 K →

May 24, 2015  Day 29 - Sarria --> Portomarin - 22.1 KStarted off a little after 7 am. Hiked to the top of the city, then took a very steep descent down a road to the outskirts, where we picked up dirt paths for quite a while. Saw a number of old Roman bridges, as … Continue reading May 24, 2015 Day 29 – Sarria –> Portomarin – 22.1 K →

May 23, 2015  Day 28 - Biduedo --> Sarria - approx. 25 KGot off to an early start, since we had a little longer distance to make up in order to get back on track to reach Santiago on Thursday. Another cool, bright, clear day to come, although not as cold as yesterday. Our new … Continue reading May 23, 2015 Day 28 – Biduedo –> Sarria – approx. 25 K →

May 22, 2015  Day 27 - Herrerias --> Biduedo - approx. 25 KHad an excellent breakfast at the same place we got the lasagna yesterday - Donna had scrambled eggs with mushrooms and was a very happy camper to start out.Quite nippy to start, but another clear blue sky in the making as we headed … Continue reading May 22, 2015 Day 27 – Herrerias –> Biduedo – approx. 25 K →

May 21, 2015  Day 26 - Villafranca --> Herrerias - approx. 22 KLeft Villafranca at approx. 7:45 am for our shortened hiking day. The temps were quite cool, and we had donned our coats for at the least the start of the walk. However, it was a clear, bright blue sky. We selected the easiest option … Continue reading May 21, 2015 Day 26 – Villafranca -–> Herrerias – approx. 22 K →

May 20, 2015  Day 25 - Molinaseca --> Villafranca Del Bierzo - 30.6 KLongest day yet - and, believe me, I feel it..Started out very cool temps, although not as cool as yesterday. Within ten minutes, we came up on John and Suzanne, with whom we had had dinner last night. The four of us … Continue reading May 20, 2015 Day 25 Molinaseca –> Villafranca Del Bierzo – 30.6 K →