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100km Countdown

1453 km hiked, less than 100km to go! It doesn’t seem real yet. I only have three days left of my adventure.

The trails are packed with raucous, joyful pilgrims fulfilling the 100km requirement to qualify for their Compostela certificate. It’s a pedestrian party that includes huge school groups of teenagers with chaperones and even a Taiwanese YouTube crew filming for a series.

I sometimes escape the chaos by taking alternative trails called Complementarios. They’re longer, but often quieter. Horreros, beautiful grain storage buildings, stand beside farmers’ fields and homes.

I was so pleased to hike into lovely Portomarín yesterday with Natalie and Justin from Australia, two of my favorite Camino buddies.


Highlight of today:

Meeting the same blind chapel host I met two years ago, a grumpy charmer. He gave me three stamps for my credential.

The weather is lovely and I’m feeling strong. My next blog post will be from Santiago de Compostela. 🇪🇸🥾❤️

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tell steve
tell steve
2024年10月31日
5つ星のうち5と評価されています。
いいね!

Ernesto
Ernesto
2024年7月02日
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Hey Susan ! Keep the joy and prayer !

Ernesto

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Susan Lee Laird
Susan Lee Laird
2024年7月03日
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Thanks, Ernesto! I hope to see you and Father Caesar on the trail today. Buen Camino!

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workstyle
2024年7月02日
5つ星のうち5と評価されています。

Excelente! 🙌 🥂 ✨

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Susan Lee Laird
Susan Lee Laird
2024年7月03日
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😘

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Sandra Barnes
2024年7月02日
5つ星のうち5と評価されています。

The change in tone is a bit shocking to the system. Glad to hear that you are still finding reverence and joy. Please give Justin and Natalie a high five for me 🙌🏼

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Susan Lee Laird
Susan Lee Laird
2024年7月02日
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Today was a bit more mellow. Hope to see you in Santiago!🥾❤️

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Ruth Gligorea
Ruth Gligorea
2024年7月02日
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Love the alternative routes’ tranquility! You look fantastic, and like you’re thoroughly enjoying your final 100 km-Woohoo! You’re a rockstar! ♥️🤗🤩

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Susan Lee Laird
Susan Lee Laird
2024年7月02日
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❤️ Cheryl and I used to get so irritated when we would find ourselves accidentally on one of those routes. Now I look for them! The film crew was flying a drone and I knew then I needed a Complementario!! 😂🇪🇸🥾❤️

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