Easter Sunday in Santiago

Plans, of course, are one thing . . . events sometimes another . . .

The steep descent on a cobbled lane before Redondela stressed the left ankle, the afternoon 25km and yesterday's 40+ exacerbated it and walking out of Santiago this morning is really not a good idea . . . rest it and let's see tomorrow . . .

Which means Easter Sunday in Santiago, an elaborate pageant, a speech from the archbishop, hooded people, marching bands and an underwhelming attendance . . . maybe the faithful are watching the live coverage from Rome instead . . .

Plenty of pilgrims though . . . Monika, Anna and Simone plod by the hostal around 10 . . . Joao and Mariana are by the cathedral later and report that the pilgrim dog accompanied them from Padron, declining ham or other food . . . if the book has not been written, maybe a collaboration of pilgrim stories and photos? This dog is special . . . Tiago seems a good name, though others may disagree . . . and maybe it's not male anyway . . .

Paul, Antonino, Isabel and Lurdes stop to say hello . . . and goodbye . . . they are on the train to Coimbra later today . . .

I head to the bus station to find out about options for tomorrow in case the ankle needs more rest . . . maybe ride up to the coast and see if it recovers in a day or two . . . 9 hours and €50 to Santander . . . let's see what the morning brings . . .