Camino Completed

RobertS26 · May 20, 2015

I can report that the Royal Suite at the Parador in Santiago is worth every penny. I slept like a king last night. And today I will watch other pilgrims arrive from its balcony overlooking the Cathedral and the square. And please don't tell the royal couple, but the first thing I did was put my boots up on the royal desk and took a picture.

Stephen · May 20, 2015

Is there a bar in the Parador which overlooks the square? It would be a good place to sip something cool to celebrate the end of the long walk.

CaptBuddy · May 20, 2015

Stephen said:
Is there a bar in the Parador which overlooks the square? It would be a good place to sip something cool to celebrate the end of the long walk.

Unfortunately, no, the bar does not overlook the Plaza.
Nonetheless, it is a fine place to have a celebratory bottle of Cava with your Camigos.

Peter Fransiscus · May 20, 2015

RobertS26 said:
I can report that the Royal Suite at the Parador in Santiago is worth every penny. I slept like a king last night. And today I will watch other pilgrims arrive from its balcony overlooking the Cathedral and the square. And please don't tell the royal couple, but the first thing I did was put my boots up on the royal desk and took a picture.

Hi Robert, well done with your completing the Camino Frances. I'm almost there still 4 day's walking ahead. I be there on Sunday after walking the last 20km together to Santiago. Again well done, Peter.

CaptBuddy · May 20, 2015

RobertS26 said:
There is an outside patio bar that has a view of the square. But the main bar is indoors without a view of the square.

Oh, Robert, having been there twice in cold, rainy, windy October, I completely forgot about the patio.
I hope you have a chance to use it.

I remain, so jealous.
Buddy

PEI_Heather · May 21, 2015

Peter Fransiscus said:
Hi Robert, well done with your completing the Camino Frances. I'm almost there still 4 day's walking ahead. I be there on Sunday after walking the last 20km together to Santiago. Again well done, Peter.

Peter, there is an amazing albergue in Salceda, if you find yourself near there and need a place to stay. We got the overflow room as the main albergue was full. Overflow: two beds, sheets, blankets, towels (lots!), private bathroom with shower with tonnes of hot water, TV, closet... it was, in fact, a hotel room for 7 EU (and breakfast was included!) The alberque is attached to a resort hotel; the owner (Santiago!) converted his grandmother's house--I think he said it was 200 years old--into the hotel and albergue. It's about 200 m off the main trail, veer to the left when you get to Salceda. It's a little oasis right when you need one! Pousada de Salceda is the name of the place. Buen Camino! Congratulations on not too much farther to go!

Anniesantiago · May 21, 2015

Congratulations Robert!

jefferyonthecamino · May 21, 2015

RobertS26 said:
I can report that the Royal Suite at the Parador in Santiago is worth every penny. I slept like a king last night. And today I will watch other pilgrims arrive from its balcony overlooking the Cathedral and the square. And please don't tell the royal couple, but the first thing I did was put my boots up on the royal desk and took a picture.

AWESOME!
And congratulations! You might have seen me walk in too!

Larazet · May 25, 2015

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Peter Fransiscus said:
Hi Robert, well done with your completing the Camino Frances. I'm almost there still 4 day's walking ahead. I be there on Sunday after walking the last 20km together to Santiago. Again well done, Peter.

We are a day behind you, but then I only have short legs! See you in a bar somewhere again?

KinkyOne · May 25, 2015

Congratulations to all of you!
Will we see some photos from Tertulia?

Peter Fransiscus · May 25, 2015

Larazet said:
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We are a day behind you, but then I only have short legs! See you in a bar somewhere again?

Hi, yesterday at 12.00 hrs. was the time that I was on the square before the cathedral after 37 day's of walking from SJPDP. And it was wonderful. I wish everybody the same great experience as I had. Wish you all a Buen Camino, Peter.

mspath · May 25, 2015

Bravo Peter! Glad to learn that your camino went well. Enjoy your time in Santiago. Will you be walking on ' to the end of the world' ?

Ultreia!

Margaret Meredith

Peter Fransiscus · May 25, 2015

mspath said:
Bravo Peter! Glad to learn that your camino went well. Enjoy your time in Santiago. Will you be walking on ' to the end of the world' ?

Ultreia!

Margaret Meredith

Hi Margaret, I walked last year with my wife from Sarria to Finistere. My wife walked from Sjpdp to Santiago in 2013 and I did it this year. The plan for next year is to walk from Porto to Santiago. And after next year? ??? .I wish you well, Peter.

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