Santiago de Compostela

 Posted by VQT 

Baby magpie?  Instead of trumpets we were cheered in by this bird. 
Cathedral de Santiago. 
Coming into the city.  

We arrived at 11:45 and saw a long line for the noon pilgrim mass.  You are not allowed to bring in your backpack so we couldn’t attend.  Then we saw B that we met in Orisson (she arrived yesterday) and she showed us to the pilgrim office so we are waiting now to get our Compostela and distance certificates.  After that we’ll drink a beer and find our hotel.  







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  1. JosiMay 30, 2022 at 7:08 AM

    Congrats on your incredible achievement! You did it!! 🎉 💜

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  2. To Dog With LoveMay 30, 2022 at 7:08 AM

    Wow, what an amazing journey! You did it!! I’m so proud of you both for enduring the 500 miles. It’s an incredible achievement. Enjoy your beer and celebrate!

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  3. AnonymousMay 30, 2022 at 7:40 AM

    Congratulations Victoria and Linda!

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    1. AnonymousMay 30, 2022 at 7:41 AM

      Anonymous is Mark from Orme Park 🤣

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  4. AnonymousMay 30, 2022 at 8:24 AM

    Congratulations on a fabulous achievement.
    Trevor

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  5. Cheryl PerryMay 30, 2022 at 8:30 AM

    Your trip has made me happy. Thank you both for the pictures and the posts along the way. I hope your celebratory meal was delicious and your beds were soft and comforting! Rest well, see you back on this side!

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  6. Rick SandersMay 30, 2022 at 11:01 AM

    Congratulations on your achievement!

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  7. AnonymousMay 30, 2022 at 6:48 PM

    Congratulations, Victoria! Thank-you for taking on El Camino with Linda! Now to figure out how y'all gonna top this.

    --Mark, in Houston (trying to get up the energy to walk around the block today)

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  8. AnonymousMay 30, 2022 at 9:20 PM

    Thanks for sharing this! Look forward to hearing more!!

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  9. AnonymousMay 31, 2022 at 1:17 PM

    Congratulations! 🍾🎊
    KH

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