Day 13: Padron to Santiago 16 miles

We walked almost the entire way today with the young Irish siblings. What a pleasure! Aisling and I walked a bit ahead and had a lively conversation particularly about traveling. Her brother, Conner, walked with Allen and discussed History. They did not fall behind much at all.

Hopefully we will see them tomorrow when we tour the town, Cathedral, etc.... If not:

May the wind always be at their back.
May the sun shine warmly upon their face,
And rains fall soft upon their fields
Until we meet again.



Friends,
WE MADE IT. 150 miles . No blisters. No twisted ankles or sore knees.
Perhaps best of all, Vivian and I are still talking. Thank God for beer and port.
Tomorrow a real vacation day. We can leisurely stroll and sightsee.
Vivian craves pasta. We'll search in a few minutes.
Thanks for traveling with us.
Allen

Comments

  1. DarrelMay 23, 2017 at 2:40 PM

    Congratulations, you two. A really interesting blog. It was a pleasure traveling (vicariously) with you.

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