Bill Arney

A beautiful, warm day to walk the final 20 km into Santiago. Met Michaele, a woman from Sweden walking from Leon. Met her at the first corner in Pedrouzo and we walked into the Plaza Obrodoiro together. An emotional arrival for both,  of course, and we stretched out in the sun and greeted Camino friends as they came in.  Went to the Pilgrim Office to receive the compostelas after which Michaela wanted nothing but a large beer. Wandered into a pub and found two of her Camino buddies. Two large beers and a good sized lunch later, her friend who had just sold his company and is heading for retirement paid our bill and we went to find our places for the evening. A fine ending, with lots and lots of laughter, to this part of the walk.

Tomorrow, probably, off to Ourense for a few more days walking.