London

The NZ memorial and air memorial at the Wellington gate. Had time for a quick trip into the city between flights and three phone calls to Britt. Thanks to Rhyl for the SIM :)

Madrid

Point zero in Madrid. The city is in the centre of Spain.
Footsie shirts in a store.
The poshest hotel.

Madrid Walking Tour

Walking Sticks

These vary from branches found along the way, smooth poles bought along the way - some with metal tips or crooks or gourds or decoration, to fancy telescopic or shock proof poles. The big shock is that EXACTLY the same poles we buy at home for $150 are €12. What's with that?

Food Glorious Food

Spanish omelette for dinner. Fabulous waiter in a tiny student restaurant - Santiago is a university city. The ten of us couldn't quite finish it. Photos of the morning market.

Compostela

The main facade is being renovated but the Compostella was still impressive. The incense burner weighs 61kg.

Approach to Santiago

A relaxed day for our final walk. Only 19 km plenty of sunshine. Crosses on the fence by the airport left by peregrinos. Photos at the Pope Jean Paul II monument looking out over Santiago.