Day 33- We put in a big day, in a push to get to Santiago by September 26th. We did 24 km, hiking from Eixere to Melide. There was the loveliest church in Palas de Rei, where we lit a candle, and where we had our credential stamped. The priest told me it was the second oldest stamp on the Camino, dating over 200 years.
We laughed and talked all day, a little bit of pressure off, now that we know we ARE going to get there in time. I have walked over 770 km, and I feel great. I feel energized.
We always seem to have a hard time finding our Albergue at the end of the day, but tonight we are at the far end of town, so tomorrow maybe we can sleep in a little, since we won't have to hike through the city.
BTW - our friend Ju from the first week was last seen in Burgos, biting down on a big burger! We would love to see her in Santiago.
Julio of Reike foot therapy for Nancy, the night of her birthday, was last spotted hiking out of Ferreiros, accompanied by three young ice-cream licking chickadees. He was thrilled to see Nancy (she was waiting for me in an outdoor cafe). He gave her a big boob flattening hug (Nancy's words!), kissed her on the mouth and said "Love you so much!" I finish today with a quote by the restaurant owner in Melide, where Nancy and I had a wonderful pasta in a bar called Chaplin. I told him I had walked every step of the way. He said to me "Santiago es una cuidad muy grande pero mas grandes son los Peregrinos quien y van." Santiago is a great city, but even greater are the pilgrims who make it to Santiago.
Bonne nuit ma tante France. Je sais que tu veilles sur moi, avec Papa. Deux papillons sont venus me rendre visite pendant ma grande marche aujourd'hui.
Avec amour et reconnaissance de Melide, Espana.
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