Apparently they decided that the rain would spoil the trip out to the coast, or something, and canceled the excursion so we are stuck in the Parador. Disappointing because it would have put the frosting on the cake. On the other hand, it is indeed a torrential downpour that only lets up for a little and then starts again. Their drainage system is truly impressive....
Seriously? CLIF Bar has been copying us ... (Today's snack)
More pilgrims arrive every minute - these riders left all their bicycles in a big pile to have their picture taken. If you do the Camino by bicycle, you have to ride 200K, not just 100K, to get the Compostela.
We took advantage of a brief respite in weather to walk, hahahaha, to a park
overlooking the old sector and the cathedral, where I left my rock. On a ledge with a view of the cathedral, guarded by an important citizen of Santiago.
It's the last thing we needed to do before the return home. Very symbolic and I had to find just the right place since it wasn't going out to Finisterre.
Tomorrow the plane to Madrid and then home. 😀
That park! That view! Those statues on the benches. Spent lots of time going through there... That was the way walking in from the University where we stayed. Nice to see again and know exactly where you are standing. :)
ReplyDeletePS Sorry to hear about the finale getting cancelled... Guess you'll/we'll have to go back!
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