Last night we stayed in the Monastry of the Blackfrairs. A wonderful sight to see as we came over the hill after walking 30kms. We arrived at 7pm, just in time to go on a tour and see the monks chanting in the monastry (as they do.)
Found out the showers were cold, so put if off for the moment. This is where travelling with a Spainish person comes in handy. for important intel. Elig was a font of information (more than Chris and he could speak better spanish!!!!) headed for the nearest bar and tonight no real effort needed to get vino tinto and pasta. 10.o0pm lockdown tonight..makes it very hard as eating doesnt start till 8.30 or 9pm!! just got back in time, managed to guzzle and gobble it all down. no time for a shower though, oh well always tomorrow..but it is official we are both on the nose!!!
here are some photos of different things, we are off for ...yes you guessed it VINO TINTO! and we in staying in our hotel tonight so no curfew! It is amazing just how many pilgrims you see in the hotels..not just us!
Sounds like you're sprinting to the finish line. Looking good girls. LM
ReplyDeleteGo Girls, Love the fashion statement, Socks with sandals, realy Chris what were you thinking.
ReplyDeleteCan't convey how proud I am of you both. Looks like you may finish earlier than expected and have some time to go from pilgrim to tourist.
Have fun, Love You
Noel
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Sounds like you just might keep on walking, you are getting so good at it. Also, sounds like Canberra weather with cold one day warm the next. How is the speaking spanish going? or is 'duos vino tinto, por favor", all you need to know? Take care.
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Doug Walters would be proud of you Aussies all you need to do is a strong finish. Two cases of crownies from London to Sydney. AB
ReplyDeletedon't know what you do to the locals,but you scare the hell out of me,if your aussie blokes are half as good as you we've no chance with the ashes.
ReplyDeletestart my own Camino in June which may take a little longer but think I can match you on the vino tinto.
Ian
Most stylish pilgrims out!!
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ps I think you'll need to keep this blog goin long after your return... how else will I procrastinate uni work?
dear pilgrims you have tired bodies but spirited souls.Babilco left yesterday with
ReplyDeleteyour whopper meal deals , he got very hungry on the way and ate them.
I am very sorry but u go to the restaurant O Semaforo, 50 meters from the
lighthouse at Finesterre, for they have wonderful scallops that is traditional for pilgrims to eat.
You have walked from France to the westcoast of Spain, crossing all terrain, walking in
all weather and carryied all your possessions. Listening Eating Sleeping and mostly Drinking.
U are HEROS Jose do not procrastinate