Thursday, 20th of June 2013,
Spent a good part of yesterday having tests done, lots of waiting around ..... a brain scan, pathology, dexterity, cognigence skills ....... it just went on and on. Was totally exhausted ..... went to bed early and slept through till the morning.
Today, a bit brighter out though still chilly and patchy cloud cover. Had breakfast with my kids and fellow travellers as they proceed on there way today, so it is the last chance to catch up in person till next walking adventure? Lots of discussion on that over breakfast, some ideas floated.
Wished them well, very sad to watch them walk away and not be able to join them.
Well one thing I remember about the Camino, it not hard to make friends or at least fall in with other walking companions.
One more day with my children before they fly home, get an update on my tests Friday, with luck will be able to bus it back to last place I remember or where I had my stroke?
Walked around town, did a bit of a back track on the Camino Frances ..... watched all the Pelegrinos on the last leg of there journey, smiles at almost being finished, some walking wounded, hobbling and limping along, then there is the bike riders some who think they own the track and ride way too fast with all the walkers.
The Via de la Plata is a lonely walk in comparison to the Camino Frances, which was so crowded.
Back at the Cathedral the line for the Compostela was a huge ...... talking to a fellow Pilgrim who finished yesterday, there is close to 1500 a day finishing, though a lot walk only from O Cebreiro or Sarria to be eligible for the Compostela.
My children are ffoot sore from all the walking I have put them through.
We had a delightful diner and then bed.