Up early again because we had another 30 k day. Galicia which is always misty and cool is now hot. They say the weather is changing. The Camino is most crowded during July and August because of vacations. The weather has always been cool up here in the mountains. Today is very warm. We had a splendid night at the albergue last night. The volunteer that runs it contacted a bar and they brought in our dinner. We had soup Gallegos and Salmon and Potatoes. We had wine and bread and Torta de Santiago. Cost was 10 euros. We then had a good sleep in our comfortable bunks. Up at 0530, and walking at 0615 in the cool morning air. The smell of farm land is most appreciated in the early morning hours. After walking about 2 hours we met up with Andrew. He is a Brit that has lived in Hong Kong for the last 25 years. He is a lawyer with a multitude of sideline interests. He had to get to Santiago tonight to get his plane tomorrow. We picked up our pace either to punish him because he is a lawyer or to help him get in so he does not miss his plane. We of course went up and down hills, not as steep as the day before, through quite lovely country side. To keep us off the highway, the Way zig-zagged through the forests. Stu had a wonderful morning conversing with Andrew who is one of the more interesting people Stu has met. Unconventional for sure; but, a global aficionado with fascinating stories of adventure. He spoke of the pride he has in his family and how it is possible through the mobile phone to be very much apart of his business world. Any member of his family is welcome to stay with us if they ever come to San Francisco. We finally arrived at Hotel St Vincent. We invited Andrew to lunch and to have a break before he continued on to Santiago. We toasted The Queen. We left Andrew on the trail to continue his journey Buen Camino Andrew may we meet again. We returned to our lovely hotel. to take a bath and to relax. Tomorrow we will have just a short walk into Santiago, 16k. We will first eat breakfast at 0700, it comes with the room. Our final post will be sent from Vigo, Spain as we transform ourselves from being Pensionista Pelegrinos to Pensionista Touristas.
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| Early morning start |
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| Morning cool air |
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| the forests are really tree farms |
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| Well marked "Way" |
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| Sun rise |
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| Peacefull |
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| just a few kilometers to go |
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| the last of the trails |
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| Andrew with other pilgams |
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