At Barbadelo, June 19, 2026.
Dear Followers, Friends, Family, and Christine.
Christine… HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!! #49.
We will have to do a better job of advanced planning so that these milestones are spent together. Next year, 1/2 century, for sure!
For Charlie and me we are closing in on the homestretch. We don’t hit the 100 km to Santiago today, but on June 20 it will happen. We have covered nearly 400 km to date.
Today began with lower temperatures and 100% humidity.
When the sun came out the temperatures soared, the humidity plummeted, and I was soaking wet first from condensation and later from sweat.
Nearly 20 km with our packs and paradise awaited us in the form of the best albergue so far on this Camino: Barbadelo.
Better still was Madi joining us for dinner. The three of us spent over two hours in nonstop conversation.
Whatever generational divide “should” have existed evaporated in the first five minutes.
Tomorrow is 20km to Portomarín. In the course of that stage we will pass the 100 km countdown mark to Santiago. In order to qualify for the Compostela (certificate) it necessary for the pilgrim to cover the last 100 km as a continuous journey.
Charlie and I spent an hour pre-booking accommodations to Santiago, and coastal villages of Finisterra, and Muxia. We anticipate that the number of pilgrims on the trail will increase dramatically after Sarria.
Christine, wishes for safe travel to Naples for you and our granddaughter. Love, and thank you for a magical 49 years!
Peace Everyone and Buen Camino. Pete.
Bill says:
Congratulations Pete. You’re on the home stretch. Your pictures, as always, are beautiful and educational. Thanks for your daily musings that have brightened my day.
Peace, Bill
Pete Schloss says:
Thank you so much, Bill. I look forward to getting together with you when we’re back… Sharing a dram and some conversation. Peace my friend.
Margaretha Finefrock says:
So happy for you and Charlie, you and kids and Christine!!!!!