We walked about 3.5 hours today and arrived at the Cathedral! As we walked through town, one guy sitting in an outdoor cafe said, “Well done! You’re almost there!” There was much joy and celebration when we arrived. I actually had goosebumps! I noticed that another pilgrim had gotten his credential already. (He had passed us as we were going through the city.) We went around the corner to the Pilgrim Office. The line was short and before you knew it, we walked out with our Compostelas! One is in Latin and the other states our starting and finishing points and the distance we walked. As you look at the pictures, notice the spelling on Mike’s. His middle name is James. Santiago is Spanish for St. James. We went to the Pilgrim’s Mass tonight and received the Pilgrim’s blessing.
I’ll try to do more tomorrow. But these images say it all.
Congratulations! So happy for both of you! Thank you for sharing it with your posts and pictures……what amazing memories you’ve made!
Safe travel home
D&B
Well done Peregrinos. Accomplished – Not an item on a bucket list but a physical expression of your heart and faith. Thank you for sharing your photos, your thoughts and your journey with us.
Congratulations to you two on completing the pilgrimage and your experiences during it. We hope you take a lot of strength home with you.
And happy birthday from Mike today. Greetings from the Palatinate
Susi and Andreas
Congratulations to you both. An amazing feat accomplished. I do so want to do this hike, and all 500 miles. Not sure Rich would go with but maybe to start with he would. Your pictures are beautiful and I can only imagine the emotions you are and have gone through.
Thanks Holly for inviting us on this amazing beautiful pictorial of your Camino. Patty and I learned so much. We are proud of you and Mike in receiving your credentials of this exceptional life experience. Gods blessings to you both, Charlie and Patty
Wow!!! Congratulations! You did it! Thanks for sharing your adventure with us…Incredible!