Padron

Last stop before Santiago itself. The walk towards the city was grey and cool, the heat and sun of the past few days now hidden behind thick cloud. The weather matched my mood. Bubbles of emotion welling up from nowhere, making it hard to breath. If I’m like this two days out I’m going to be an emotional wreck by Sunday.

Into Padron, shower, rest, meal and as I set out to explore the sun breaks through to a glorious evening.

Warm weather Camino is so different. In the wet and cold you stay in the Alburgue and curl up in your sleeping bag to try and keep warm and dry. When it is sunny and warm. You arrive, shower, rest, eat and then explore the town dipping in and out of the bars and cafes or just sitting in the sun soaking it all in.

The Botanical Gardens.

The view from the Convent del Carmen over the city showing the bridge Puente de Santiago.

I don’t know what this chap is famous for but to judge by the statue it must have taken a lot of … courage.

Tomorrow, the aim is to get as close to Santiago as possible for the last night ready then for the entry into the Square and Cathedral on Sunday morning.

A peaceful night to all.