Day 56 (7) – Somo Paradise

Today could not have been any better.

We started early with our normal croissant – orange juice – and coffee. I was not dreaming of fresh bread the other day in my sleep – we were actually sleeping directly above a bakery. I am going to have to go through bread detox when I get home – so so good!

Our hike today was on the chilly side as we traversed the coastline in the clouds and mist. But oh what a hike! It is hard to describe the serenity and majesty of this coastline hike. I have never seen nor imagined corn fields on hillsides that go right up along the coastal cliffs. These farmers have got to wake up pinching themselves over the land they own. Simply amazing.

We also got to see several beaches with vibrant surf schools. If I was retired I would spend a few months here before moving on.

We merged with more pilgrims on their routes today as we entered Santander. We did the slow roll into our Hostel as this Sunday Sabbath day had the city streets filled with festival week. Music festivals – concerts – poodle dog shows – kid carnivals – and tons of folks spending time as family meandering the streets and shops. Beautiful people – beautiful sights and sounds!

Our first 80 miles of this trek are in the bank. We have gratitude and joy that our bodies and minds have carried us this far. Cantabria will stand out in my memories for a very long time – a small taste of heaven on this earth.