Andrea & Stephen's Great Adventure

A Journey of Outer Exploration & Inner Self-Discovery

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We made it!! Summer Solstice on a Sunny Sunday in Santiago!

From Spain on June 21, 2009

Santiago de la Compostela, 5pm

We´re here!! Surprise! Yes, I know in our last entry we said we were going to take 2 days to complete it but that was before we ran into our friend Matt, a pilgrim from San Francisco who we met early on, who was also moving on today, and reminded us that today is the summer solstice. Stephen got really excited about it so we thought, "heck- what´s another 40kms?!" (It´s also Father´s Day today too- Happy Father´s Day, Dad!!)

Well let me tell you, we thought it was never going to end! Do you ever feel like you´re moving but not really going anywhere? That was us today. Just when we saw a sign that said 10km, it felt like another 20! And then we would climb a hill expecting to see views of the city and-- no-- time to walk some more. But... we... are...finally... here. Hooray!

We checked into a fantastic hotel right in the Cathedral square called the Parador. It´s old and historic and beautiful and has a Fairmont vibe to it. Our biggest splurge yet but still very reasonable. It has one of those full size raindrop-type showerheads. Ah, sweet luxury! Stephen is enjoying his usual siesta and I am out and about checking out the town. We are staying a full day here tomorrow and then most likely walking on to Finisterra. Going to take it all one step at a time and bask in the satisfaction of our arrival. 29 days and 800kms. Feels good to be here!

Talk soon and much love,

Andrea & Stephen

Suzanne S Barnes

Posted on June 22, 2009

Add me to the long list of those extending Congratulations! I am in awe! Love to you - Suzanne

Ally

Posted on June 22, 2009

Congratulations!! What an accomplishment and an incredible journey!! Wishing you continued adventure!! Love that you don't take much time for siesta but are out exploring instead - keep it up!! hugs and love. xoxo

Lis

Posted on June 22, 2009

wow am I ever proud of you both. Happy Father's day, Stephen!

I was in London today for Father's day. I bought some beautiful hanging baskets and pots there...my little backyard is so lovely....wish you were here for a drink!

Please say a prayer for me in some church or do some little good wish ritual....I would love that.

Again, let me say how proud I am of you! I love hearing about your adventures...keep em' coming. Can't wait to hear about Italy and all the food! xo much love Lisa

Lyn

Posted on June 21, 2009

Yessssssssssssssss you made it. Congratulations to you both!
Yes it is the first day of summer and it feels like it here. Hot, hot, hot. Dont travel to far on your Andrea, steve needs to always be around, we dont want anyone taking you. Thats just the mother instinct kicking in! Happy Solstice and lots of love.

leanne

Posted on June 21, 2009

Yay!!!! Congratulations!!! You did it!!!! Happy Solstice!

Love,
Leanne

Helen of Toronto

Posted on June 21, 2009

Wow & Congratulations!!! Happy Summer Solstice Andrea & Stephen, many warm blessings of love & bliss to you :)

leanne

Posted on June 21, 2009

Yay!!!! Congratulations!!! You did it!!!! Happy Solstice!

Love,
Leanne

Vanessa

Posted on June 21, 2009

Congrats Dre! I'm glad you're enjoying the sites :) I think you should stay there for two days...nothing wrong with relaxing ;)

Again - listen to your papa and stop to smell the roses! Oh - I had two cafes con leche this morning and thought of you :)

Stay safe!
Ness