Sunday 19 October 2014

Santiago

Finally reached the Cathedral in Santiago about 2 hours ago after a challenging last days walk from Arca.there are no easy days on the Camino and today was no exception. However we were blessed with fine weather--very warm in fact. Not many bars today which was surprising but we got to one after about 2 hours and they had bacon and eggs on the menu so we decided that would be a good start for our last day. A few minutes later Robert from Byron Bay walked in having wisely taken a day off on the very wet day we had. Then we ran into Dennis at the Mont de Gozo.Its only 5 kms from there but seemed to take forever but finally got to the Cathedral about 1.30pm.got a local in the square to take a picture of us when we didn't see anyone we knew and then booked into our hotel feeling pretty beat. Reception told us our room was on the 3rd floor with a stone spiral staircase the only access.One last challenge---but the room is very nice. Staying here a couple of days and then thinking of going to Finisterre and Muxia for a few days before going back to Paris for our flight on 28th. Feeling really pleased and relieved to finally get here---so grateful for all the support we have received from friends and family and from fellow pilgrims. Thank you all so much.

14 comments:

Unknown said...

CONGRATULATIONS - well done, both of you. Am off to an LDS seminar today and will take time in the chapel first - good for you - Jackie

Unknown said...

Congratulations, fantastic achievement Chris and to you also Anne. Loved following your adventure and stories along the way. As you said Chris, no easy day but especially not easy when you're soaked. Enjoy your catching up with friends, we found this a very special ending to the walk

Look forward to seeing you back in Sydney and hearing more

love
Will

Unknown said...

I'm going to transgress all my training ... and say "I have a good idea how you feel". Such a wonderful, wonderful journey - thanks again for sharing with us. I have re-lived so many memories; those we also trod, and others you trod and expanded our own vicariously. A real gift so soon after our own experience.
Don't forget the Franciscan Certificate, you won't get an opportunity for another 800 years.
Love to you both, Coralie

chris said...

Am so grateful to both of you for all your love and support the whole way---and before we left. Will look forward to catching up when we get back.
Much love to you both
Chris

chris said...

Thanks Jackie, was good to have you following our journey. Just looking for a place to rest a while now
Love
Chris

Penny Bryant said...

Well done, Chris! great achievement. Penny

Candy Waterford said...

Congratulations Chris and Anne! You've done it(again)!
Are you up for Christmas? Anyway I'll catch up with you soon in Dubbo. Lotsa love to both of you, enjoy the rest of your stay, Canxx

Candy Waterford said...

Congratulations Chris and Anne! You've done it(again)!
Are you up for Christmas? Anyway I'll catch up with you soon in Dubbo. Lotsa love to both of you, enjoy the rest of your stay, Canxx

Anonymous said...

You make it sound so easy!!! The lovely walks in the countryside, dinners out with friend every night. Beautiful scenery that changes everyday for you. lots of wining not Whining. You'll be booking the next one very soon!!
Love Maz

Unknown said...

So proud of you x

chris said...

Thanks Penny good to hear from you

chris said...

Thanks Can, I think we will be catching up next week xxx

chris said...

Thanks Maz, you must have a very good mind/vision that just sees what is good and filters out all the nasty, painful bits xxxx

chris said...

Thanks Fliss, loved and appreciated all your love and support xxxx