We can hardly believe it... over 700km´s behind us and just 40 ahead of us. There are mixed feelings about reaching Santiago. The thought of not having to rise early each day and walk 20-30km´s is quite appealing, yet we will miss the simplicity and rythem of life and the community of people around us.
Since the 100km mark the roads have been crowded with walkers. All you need to officially complete the Camino and receive your certificate is to have walked 100km´s. Apparently this is enough for those who believe they will receive absolution of sins. Many of these walkers have their bags bused ahead to their days destination and only carry day packs. There legs are fresh and their shoes clean. They are a different kind of pilgrim, very much with the party spirit. Many of them are Spanish. We were told that to have walked the Camino gives you the edge on your CV for a job. We are expecting Santiago to be busy and crowded. Apparently tomorrow evening there are 3000 beds set up in barracks style to accomodate pilgrims converging on Santiago. That will be worth a picture!
Our trousers are very loose and almost falling off - one of the benefits of walking over 700km´s I guess!
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Wow - Way to go! I imagine it will be quite strange to arrive in busy Santiago and be all finished. We are looking forward to hearing all about it when you come back. :)
ReplyDeleteHazel.