Day 7

Today we ended in Santoña, after walking about 24 miles, and climbing 2,900 feet. 

Early today we passed our 25% point! 



Dinner last night was good, and interesting. We tried to order a fish for two meal, but communication failed - and we got a beef dish instead!

The cut is called chuleta, which means chop. Lisa found that this is normally a ribeye cut from an 8 to 16 year old dairy cow. They sear the outside quickly so the meat is still raw. It is served with a hot brick, so each person dining can put a piece on the hot brick and cook it a bit more, then enjoy. It was delicious!



We started and ended in cities again today, but there was more scenery in between, and we met more pilgrims on the journey. We saw Jamie and Bastian from France again. Met some from men from Belgium, and one man from Netherlands. We met a young couple from France, and Johannes from Germany. We walked for a while with Ulysses  from Italy, and had a nice visit with him.


This was an amazing gate to a property. Look through the gate to see the house.


This looked like the cemetery had individual family  mausoleums.


Seaside pictures, amazing coastline!


At second breakfast, Lisa ordered really well, Keith tried something, pig ear… and it was not to my taste. 

Lisa’s pulpo, (octopus) marinated with peppers and onions

Keith’s pig ear, in some kind of sauce.

The winky wonky kitty became Lisa’s friend. It had a sweet meow and enjoyed more of the pig ear than Keith did. (If you don’t get this look for a kids book called the winky wonky donkey)

Walked on interesting terrain approaching the ocean.

We found the tree of life!

Maybe the angels guarding it are disguised as the horses???





Willow tree shaped into an arch to go over an entrance to a home

Berries which were blue in color


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This was in Liendo, which seemed like a more recently constructed town. Interesting architecture
In front of a great Stone Mountain View.


Looking ahead along the coast.

It is common for people to bring a rock or feather
from their home and leave it along the way at a shrine to symbolize leaving a burden on The Way. This was the first one we have seen. 


After about 24 miles walking we had a short ferry ride across to our ending point today. We visited with 2 couples from Holland on the boat ride; they are doing just a few days of the Camino. They are about our age, hope we see them again tomorrow.













Comments

  1. AnonymousJuly 28, 2022 at 1:33 PM

    The scenery is beautiful! So glad you are taking lots of pictures! I find myself wishing I was on this journey! Except for some of the food🤣.. looks like good weather too.. wondering how warm it is there..D and L

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  2. ChuckJuly 28, 2022 at 1:42 PM

    Two things ... it's my understanding that if you eat enough of those pig's ears, you start to like the taste. And, a question ... is that Keith swimming in the lake?

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  3. Karin HJuly 28, 2022 at 2:14 PM

    Such beautiful places and so many memories you are making. That beef dinner sounds interesting, glad it was yummy.

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  4. AnonymousJuly 28, 2022 at 2:51 PM

    My dad would eat pigs feet! I could not eat them! D and L

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  5. John TJuly 28, 2022 at 5:12 PM

    What views! Attaboy trying something exotic Keith! I’m, you had me at Octopus!

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  6. AnonymousJuly 28, 2022 at 6:51 PM

    Didn’t that ferry ride feel great after all those miles? I recall the joy to ride in a car when my pilgrimage was over. So many g rand views. Keep the pics coming. Sleep big. You and the road have a date. Night night from the big O.
    LB

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  7. AnonymousJuly 28, 2022 at 7:31 PM

    Congratulations on passing the 25% mark. You’ve been on the trail now for a week. You still look fresh and happy at the end of the day. Push onward! DAmes

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  8. AnonymousJuly 29, 2022 at 6:31 AM

    Great pictures! We are praying for your continued good health on this amazing adventure.
    J&C

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  9. AnonymousJuly 29, 2022 at 7:25 AM

    Amazing pictures! Thanks for sharing! Passing on the pig ear! 🙂. -Deb

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  10. Sherry DJuly 29, 2022 at 7:46 AM

    Yes, loving the pics of the glorious works of our Wonderful Creator! May you feel nearer to Him than ever.
    Also praying for your health & safety, and especially for your feet today.

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  11. Dale and RuthJuly 29, 2022 at 9:07 AM

    Enjoying your trip vicariously with you! Thanks for sharing!

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