Day 3

 No stained glass but translucent stone in the windows, though you can't see it in this picture. This same monastery is famous for having a public fountain that dispenses wine as well as water. They urge pilgrims to have a drink "in moderation" and to drink a toast to happiness if they want to arrive in Santiago full of strength. We both had a sip.

This has been our longest day yet, 16 miles due to the fact that a 7 1/2 mile stretch was at the end of the day with no place to stay until the end. I collapsed when we got here, sore all over. Lindsay went out after dinner to stroll the town. I am in awe of such energy but do not yet have the energy to emulate it.

Today I have been thinking about Psalm 84:5. "Blessed are those whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage."