A Day of Decisions

Well, Pam is slowly emerging from the foggy darkness of gastroenteritis. The fever has lifted, a small appetite has developed, and the waves of discomfort are far less severe.  Today we needed to decide if there was any way she would be strong enough to walk tomorrow, and that was clearly a "No". While she is in good spirits and improving health, it will take time to fully recover, never mind being ready to walk 15 miles a day. 

So, unfortunately our walking of "The Way of Saint James" has come to an abrupt end... for this year at least.  We will skip the remaining three stages of our walk and take the train to Santiago de Compestella on Wednesday.  That will allow Pam to grow in strength and appetite in the comfortable surroundings here in Pontevedra and then in a well-reviewed hotel in Santiago.

Ian pursues a pilgrimage of a different sort with daily mass in church buildings from different centuries, espresso, beer, or food on the shady sides of sun-graced plazas - people watching and soaking up the atmosphere and heritage, and visiting a coin operated laundromat.

Now that the initial shock and impact of Pamela's illness is over.  We are doing ok, and looking forward to the next stage in our adventures.