Tuesday
A rather slow train trip from Oporto to Santiago. If nothing else it gave us a good view of the countryside of Portugal traveling thru wine regions, large industrial towns and some fantastic seaside views.
We arrived in Santiago early afternoon and on the walk to our hotel saw many pilgrims coming into the main square looking very happy to have completed their challenging walk. It brought back many memories of our own pilgrimage of a few years ago.
Let me tell you that it also made me happy that I wasn't feeling any where nearly as footsore as they looked hobbling to their hotels.
We have a lovely hotel right in the old
town with our own little courtyard, perfect for afternoons relaxing during siesta .
Wednesday
Today first on the list was to work out our plans for our week. There are many things here that we have not seen despite previous visits, monasteries, museums and the like.
We roamed the little alleyways, found the tourist office, saw some street performers (see photo of one band), and basically had a very relaxing day.
We enjoyed a delightful tapas lunch with sangria at our favorite little "hole in the wall" bar watching pilgrims coming and going.
I am now sitting in our room with a glass of local Rioja red and some great Spanish manchego cheese while I write this blog.
This evening we went for a walk in the Alameda gardens where there is a large fair going on. Sideshow alley, fairy floss for the kids, a ferris wheels and various rides. The place was very crowded and the weather perfect.
Cheers
Gen
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