Day 11: Caldas De Reis to Padron: 12 miles, 4 hours
Only 26 km left to go tomorrow before I reach Santiago. This morning there was a parade of pilgrims leaving Caldas De Reis in the AM and I'm sure the numbers will be even higher tomorrow. Today's path was clear and easy terrain and should have felt better than it did. Both Jan (from New Zealand) and I were sore by the time we hit town. The way was beautiful as always with lots of surprises on the way. Morning mist Professor Jan from New Zealand (she's 71 and can outpace me) Pretty calico! San Miguel De Valga - lots of dead people in cubbies. Cool garden with gourds Padron A bagpiper As you may be sensing, I'm running a little lower on energy now that I've been at this awhile. I think there will be quite a bit of adrenaline running tomorrow as the crowds approach Santiago De Compostela which will help. I plan on getting a very early start as this will be a longer day with lots of elevation to tackle. I've been joking with friends I've met that wh...