Today we went to the Catedral de Santiago de Compostela for the Pilgrims Mass.
The line was epically long. We had some issues with pers onal space and some interesting line manners. We got to hug the apostle St James, and then we watched others hug him during the service.
Security is a big deal here, you can't bring back packs into the church to see the relics.
The mass was in three languages, and we didn't understand any of them. (Italian, Latin and Spanish). Some of us fell asleep (Jet Lag and Being confused will do that to you). There were so many people there that when we went to communion our seats were stolen. It was cr azy. 
Despues (After...) we worshiped we went to lunch. It was nice, except they don't put their hamburgers on buns here... see the photo.
We then went in search of "helado" ice cream. Amanda almost got attacked by a pigeon, and a gypsy.
We came home and had evening prayer and major transformations occured (more on this when we get back).
Tonight we went to a local park and played and walked (the men played sports and women shopped) for dinner we at at Las Vegas. There were good times had by all, including some optical gastronomic exploration. Pilgrims take many different forms.
We are about to do compline now, tomorrow we head to the end of the earth (Finnisterre).
Muchas Benedictas (besos y abrazos) "kisses and hugs"
Your Pilgrims
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