HERE! October 20 - 45 days - 500 mi

I left this morning, again in the rain. We stopped for coffee and breakfast after 1km. The walk into Santiago was (9 more km) such a relief. Although it rained off and on (which made it necessary to take my poncho off and on) we were all so excited about nearing our goal.
Here was my view before dawn this morning

Later the sky brightened up and maybe you can see the hint of a rainbow we were treated to

We arrived in the square outside the Cathedral of Santiago at about 11:30 am and, of course had to celebrate our accomplishment with a picture

After photos we made our way over to the Pilgrim office where we presented our credentials for a certificate of distance. Here volunteers check your pilgrim passport which you have held for the duration of the journey and obtained stamps in each village along the way. If they find it acceptable, you get a Compostela! I did pass muster so you can see here that I was most happy

We found our way to our accommodation for the night (2 for me) which is in an old monastery. I have a small cell, with a tiny bath which I believe was a nun’s room. 25€ per night (includes bfast). Here is a picture showing the view from my small window

 Tonight we celebrate. Luciena is leaving tomorrow. I will leave you with this thought that seems way apropos