Independence Day

After a night at the top of the mountain, we had a very pleasant, downhill stroll of 21K to Triacastela today. The early morning views from the high mountain ridges were stunning with the clouds in the valley below and the ridgetops peaking out. 

Along the way, we ran into yet another peregrino statue. 

We are getting closer and closer to Santiago and we are seeing these markers every kilometer. We're on countdown; 83 miles to Santiago. 

We walked though several small farming villages today. You could tell by the sights, sounds and smells.  We came across  this group of farms animals and Therese said, "Let's run with the bulls."  I told her to check below; they ain't bulls. 

Our little Camino group split up during the walk today with people leaving at different times and intending to finish at different towns. Therese and I stopped at a very small albergue in Triacastela. At 14 beds, it was a welcome change from the large municipal albergue from yesterday. So who ends up there in our room? Leone, Canada Mark, Singing Phil and Quick Melissa!  We still all together and having a grand time. 

Today's good intentions are for all of America on this Independence Day. This classic American holiday comes at a great time of year and celebrates what is great about our country. We have been receiving congratulations from our non-American Camino friends all day long.