Lacacolla

Leischen is so close now.   She is only a couple hours from Santiago and plans on walking into town before the Pilgrim service at noon.    She walked 30 kilometers today and said that she actually could have gone all the way, but thought how nice it would be to walk in to town and straight to the Cathedral  just before the ceremony.   She is in a hotel tonight because the Albergue's this close to the finish line are very, very large. (average about 400 beds each).  

We skyped for only a short time this morning.    I think Leischen had time, but we were expecting guests for Brunch after church and were not quite ready yet.    She was waiting for Nancy to arrive and they were planning on sharing a hotel room.   Nancy is a late riser, so they don't normally start on the trail together.

Octopus

Leischen sent this picture of her dinner last night.  
 We had a great dinner last night.  Octopus, a regional delicacy.  It was delicious.   I also learned that paella is different by region here. It is a little more moist than in other regions.   It was quite good.

The Grandfather of my Jersey friends is from this region.   He is along and recommending things that are quite good.   It has been fun to try these new things.



I am looking forward to tomorrow.   It is hard to

Paella 

describe this pilgrimage.   It is different for each person who makes this walk, and very hard to put into words.  It certainly is something I will never forget.