Wednesday, 23 May 2024Santiago de Compostela to Madrid by Train A pilgrim tradition is to get a “credential” also known as a “Pilgrim’s Passport” and collect stamps along the pilgrimage walk. The stamps can be obtained at places you stay, places you eat, at churches, police stations, and many other places. When a pilgrim arrives in Santiago de Compostela, they can go to the Cathedral’s Pilgrim’s Office, present their credential with all the stamps as […]
Monday, 20 May 2024Ponte Ulla to Santiago de Compostela21.5 kilometers Today was our final day of the pilgrimage walk to Santiago de Compostela. And we made it! The Camino de Santiago had a few challenges for us on our last day, particularly two long and fairly steep uphill sections in the last few kilometers. The last day was a beautiful day with sun much of the way. A beautiful day. Here is a photo of […]
Sunday, 19 May 2024Silleda to Ponte Ulla22 kilometers Today was the first day in what seems like a long time with no rain of significance. And tomorrow is expected to be even better as we will be on our final day on this pilgrimage walk to Santiago de Compostela. Walking today was about half and half paved secondary roads and natural paths. There were beautiful vistas all along the way including this as we were […]
James the Intrepid Pilgrim 