“Take the time to enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things”. Robert Brault

We had Hills again today and the gang said they were not as bad as yesterday but I felt they were worse. It’s funny how your body changes from one day to the next and how you are feeling. We are all experiencing this a little bit differently.

If you are wondering why the scallop shell everyone carries, here is a good explanation from Google: Pilgrims would collect the shells as proof of their journey, and they would often attach them to their backpacks or hats as a sign of identification. Additionally, the scallop shell also served as a directional tool, as they would be placed along the path to lead the way for other pilgrims. Now you know….

As we get closer to Santiago de Compostello there is an increased number of pilgrims on the trail. We believe it’s because a lot of them just started their Journey at towns close by as you only need to travel 100 km (about 62 miles) to officially complete the Camino de Santiago.  I’m sure as we get closer and closer we are going to see a lot more.

Weather is still cooperating but as we are moving Inland we’re noticing the temperatures rising, and it is expected to get in the low 90s tomorrow. We are probably going to get an earlier start and walk in the dark.

Here are some pics from today. Hope you enjoy

Buen Camino!