Tag: Santiago de Compostela

Quick update: Although it’s a hassle to get from there to here – I am here. Airports: Santiago de Compostela, Madrid, Chicago, Kansas City. One thing I noticed (again) about our new airport in KC – lots of walking. Long walks. I think of how many people I know who would find this difficult. Seems like airports with stretches that long usually have a moving sidewalk option. That main corridor is certainly wide enough to accommodate moving sidewalks.

Anyway – Medical update: Saw the doc this morning (Friday, Oct 24) New antibiotics and suggestion for OTC cough medicine. Upper respiratory infection did not progress into something uglier.

Hiho! Buen Camino!

What a day! The very bright side – I ran into the two women from Missouri I’ve been seeing over and over and Jo, the woman from Australia who became a good buddy. And I met and spent time with a retired woman who lives in her van and travels all over!
Otherwise: Lost my Compostela, got to my room and discovered my bag had been delivered to the place I’d cancelled (uphill. Stairs. Uphill). My phone quit charging because the cable was wet. I get lost in a closet, so was hoping Google maps didn’t eat the last 5%. Wasn’t sure how to get a taxi to the airport, but I learned there’s a taxi stand 300 meters away. Get to drag me and my belongings to the stand in the rain at 0630. But, everything is figured out and I’m in my room for the night!

A beautiful walk in the woods to Santiago. And I met up with the young woman from Berlin (Remember: I am her hero which makes her my favorite pilgrim on this Camino.) I have her picture.
I arrived in Santiago early afternoon. The volunteer at the pilgrim office was totally baffled with the certificate from San Antonio. I think she just eventually took my word for it. I was ready to direct her to information, but there were many pilgrims- so she just moved me along.

I’ve posted a video of my approach to the cathedral- the bagpiper is in his full glory.