Palas De Rei

In Palas de Rey.

Finally found some classmates!! YAY.

Beautiful 42 KM today as we approach the Galicia mountains. To ponferada if the legs will allow 35 tomorrow!!

buen camino

Started the last 100k, the minimum for a Compostela, which means the trails are crowded with new pilgrims. Beautiful walk over hills and across a large bridge to Portomarín.

today I squatted into stinging nettle when going to pee. That was a very interesting experience that I hope to never have again or wish onto anyone.

#cantagirlgoinpeace

Palas de Rei

Lovely stroll in the sun…

In the past couple of days I’ve cried at a “potato ” tag, slept in a yoga studio, played Camino songs with a stoned Franciscan monk, had a couple of beautiful nights with communal meals and music all around. Leaving Astorga today!

We limped into Astorga, exhausted and nearly faint from the sun, when we were approached by a man named Carlos, who offered us private rooms in his home overlooking the plaza mayor. He told us there would be dinner at 9, and everything was donativo. His companion was a Franciscan monk who shredded the guitar. They were wonderful and more welcoming than I could have ever hoped for.