Day 26 - A day to recover, discover and reflect.

The celebrations from the major, long term event that finished yesterday went on long into the night. Of course I am talking about the Spanish winning the football. Cars honked their horns, fireworks exploded, there was singing, and vuvuzelas, trumpets and drums played into the early hours.

Santiago is a beautiful, old city and I was lucky enough to see it at its best last night. All the bars, restaurants and squares were full of happy, colourful people enjoying themselves.

Today I will do the sightseeing thing, gather my thoughts and try to finally answer the question that everyone asks; "So why are you doing the camino?"

Today I can go where I want, do what I want and even eat what I want. Until now the choice of food has been limited to what is on the Pilgrim Menu; wholesome, good food but limited. So will it be lobster, pulpo? (octopus) or the fantastic hams? The pastries and chocolates look incredible. Decisions, decisions....

My whole body really aches today; it must know that it can finally rest and recover. I think I will find a nice corner to sit with a coffee and watch the world go by.