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Published: April 16th 2009
P1030610 - Message post along the trail.
J-Jo and alias Franco at shell sign juction writing one of their little messages. One such message read "7 days, 7 nights, 10 women and no sex".Santiago de Compostela - Plasencia - Navalmoral de la Mata (Bus)
The night was cool and it rained for most of it, it rained great big rain drops making the night so cosy. When the group left in the early hours it was raining moderately and continued to rain and drizzle until the afternoon. On such a morning it was glorious to be able to stay in bed a little longer.
After a luxurious shower and packing our things we headed of for breakfast of hot churros and chocolate. I had to return later as I had left my walking stick behind and was lucky enough that it was still there, I had bought my own pelegrino stick complete with shell and water pumpkin.
Au and I met Nua & Joselito at midday and had a few drinks together and to say our farewells. Later I bought a T-shirt with the yellow arrow and got refunded for my broken cross pin.
We left our backpacks in Nua's hotel while we lunched (what a load off our shoulders). Manolos restaurant was chokers full and looked for another venue. Came across a 'mariscos' restaurant which was of the highest quality and
P1030757 - Typical Seafood Display
Typical Seafood Display at restaurant entrance. Take your pick, including live fish in separete tanks. we dined together. I tried some of the unusual sea shells (cuchillos) it tasted uncooked and sandy and did not like it much, it was very expensive also Photo). I did however like very much the traditional 'viedra' dish, which is 'scallop', it was cooked in a tomato base and I enjoyed it very much. I kept the shell as a souvenirs. It is a tradition to keep the first one you eat. In ancient times of Perigrines, the shell was used as a plate, scoop, a cup or sharp tool. the other dish I chose was a traditional Galician soup, made of broth, potatoes, and three beans with parsley, it was nice with bread.
The time soon caught up to us and we had to rush to make it to the bus station, Joselito came with us and we said our goodbye to Nua at the hotel. We missed the town bus and tried to reach it on the way out, but as it turned out we could see the station and had plenty of time, time enough for a drink with Joselity before we left.
We later found out that Pa had gone on to Fenesteria despite
P1030758 - My first VIEDRA
On arrival in Santiago de Compostela - one must sample the traditional dish and keep the first shell. I got mine!!!!!!!!!!! having an injured foot and pre day exhaustion, Ta decided she would stay with her 'Coronel' and some friends. For the rest of the walkers it would be a day to remember, of testing friendships, wills, spirit of mind, body and soul. The forecast was for heavy rain the next few days (miserable for walking). I later learned the group had disintegrated by the end, with some just heading home before completing the route.
THOUGHTS
On this last morning in Santiago while I rested after the group had left, I laid in bed listening to the glorious rain on the windows I thought of home.
Later during the very long bus trip home I thought about many things, in particular about some of the conversations that had left an impact on my mind.
Nua had told me a few days ago that I would return some day and do the trail of Santiago again, that it was like a drug. Thinking about it, the Way or Camino can make you feel a sense of belonging while walking, especially if the same people walk along the way, you get a feeling friendship, comradeship and of familiarity to the
P1030761 - Last Meal
Last meal in Santiago had to be seafood!!!!!!!!!!!!! way of life.
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Ann
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Great Walk
Very interesting account of your journey. Hope to see your films when you get back. Congratulations.