Portos

Still in Santiago.

So is the Ferris Wheel.

Currently in line for my Compostella.

So are several hundred of my pilgrim brethren.

Santiago de Compestella

Santiago!!

Raining so hard it was hard to continue so we stopped in a beautiful small town in the mountains and plan to cover lots of ground tomorrow!

Buen Camino

We’re in Portomarín! Taking a short break and then continuing on through the rain. Today has been very visually stimulating. There are large cliffs and rock faces lining the way across the river into Portomarín. We descended toward the city through an uncovered tunnel with smooth, eroded stone stairs and bountiful puddles in between. I don’t mind the water as much after the exhausting heat we’ve trekked through for weeks. Hunter, myself and our new German friend Marius spent the day laughing through the downpour and discussing the differences between American and German politics, lifestyles, etc. I really enjoy the opportunity to meet so many friendly people along the way, like an amazing Dutch family that we all shared dinner and a drink with last night in our cozy albergue. The albergue advertised that it’s 99.5 kilometers to Santiago which was very exciting until I realized it was just a marketing ploy and we were actually 102.9 kilometers in walking distance from our destination. Regardless of how far we have yet to go, we’ve come farther than I ever thought possible and I’m so incredibly proud of myself, of Hunter, of our supportive families and friends, and of the many pilgrims we’ve met along the way!

No wifi last night. Made it to portomarin for lunch, will continue after a good old fashioned hamburger!
Crossed the 100km mark today. Santiago seems to be just one or two hills away!

No wifi last night. Made it to portomarin for lunch, will continue after a good old fashioned hamburger!
Crossed the 100km mark today. Santiago seems to be just one or two hills away!

Sarria to Portomarin

Tried to post in Ponferrada and alas, it isn’t on my blog. Apologies for the delay in posts!

About to hike up to O’Cebriero. My upper back was cramping yesterday, so I’ve sent my pack ahead for the first time. I can’t decide whether or not to be worried that I’ve hit this many limitations with my body, considering that I’m quite young, or just be accepting of my body as it is and move forward in confidence. Ive mainly done the latter, and am excited to have the opportunity to look up from the road a little more than usual today.