You know the saying, “The best laid plans of mice and men ……..,”
While from a pure physical standpoint this is a perfect day to take off, we did not account in our “ancillary benefit” planning that May 1st is Labor Day in Spain and almost everything is closed!
It turned out that there was still a good bit of activity in the town despite virtually nothing other than bars and restaurants being open. We were able to see a couple of the more important landmarks., including: (1) Igrexa da Virxe Perigrina site of the original virgin pilgrim church (2) Ruins of San Domingo, a 13th century remnant of a Dominican convenant, and (3) Iglesia de Santa Maria Mayor, a 15th century cathedral.
The entire day was filled with sporadic periods of rain and sun. Even with most stores being closed and given the original purpose of this day …… we still managed to walk 4 miles, and ate a traditional Pulgrim’s Meal.
Letting our “battle scars” heal, and will march on tomorrow.
BUEN CAMINO
