It rained all day, so we were thankful for the 15 km walk into Lavacolla. The walk was easy and uneventful. Even the scenery has turned to drab. Fields and fields of weeds through which the Camino winds quite often through shady canopies of trees which provide some protection from the rain. The total feel of the Camino has changed in the last few days. There has been an influx of new walkers, and also during the weekend bus loads of Camino´tourists´have joined the walk for short stints with small day packs. Needless to say the camaradrie felt by those that walked long distances is no longer. Also it seems as if the businesses which the pilgrims frequent such as bars and restaurants don´t seem to be well disposed to pilgrims. It seems as if they depend on them less, than those higher up the Camino. Anyway all that to say that we are glad it is almost over. We did the 15 kms in about 3 hours and checked into a little pension in Lavacolla about 10 kms from Santiago. Dinner was terrible and we went to bed early and hungry. What I wouldn´t give for a good plate of rice and curry!
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