We took a bus ride to Finisterra, the old world’s “end of the earth.” Fun ride! And we did not have to hike there. Sorry to all the pilgrims who…

I did not take any photos during mass, as requested. But I’m the only pilgrim who declined…but anyway. You can see the main alter, the thurible, and then a shot…

Father patrick arrived with his group this morning. And he got to celebrate mass at the pilgrims blessing. I’m proud of everyone who made it to Santiago! Way to go!

Margaret and I found a great tapas bar. I’ll be back over the next few days. I forgot to take photos of every plate. We had 13 tapas between the…

We made it!! Have not been in the church yet. Going to pilgrims mass at noon today.

If you told me I would have to eat pork every day for a month, I’d say no. But the Spanish love their cured hams. Mostly on a sandwich.

And now, my favorite piece. Margaret, from behind.

Only 20 kilmometers to go. By tomorrow at lunch we will be in Santiago. We have hiked 780 kilometers to this destination. At this point I feel like we are…

Today we passed a tiny little addition onto a house. It was for pilgrims to rest in. This was my favorite finding, in the fireplace.

I am sitting on the patio, snacking on biscuits (of the cookies variety). I hear a little whimpering…and find this little guy between the flower pots.