WPW of 1988, report for Camino de Santiago!

Everyone arrives safely in Vigo for the start of our 100km adventure. Michelle creates a beautiful class guidon.

23 ladies, committed to doing this together!

The team is assembled and enjoying Vigo! Gwen, send up some red wine and a good 4C!

Stephanie carries the guidon that bears our class crest and the names of the classmates we have lost. Thanks to Michelle for creating such a wonderful way of remembering.

It's Oh-Dark-Thirty and Kathleen leads us to the Ascensor Halo in Vigo and onto the Camino trail.

Everyone's excited as we find the trail and make our way through Vigo.

On our first day walking, we get amazing views of Vigo and the river.

Taking the weight off and checking for blisters

The "way" is more than just directions; it's a path of discovery.

Heidi knows a good cup of coffee! A little mid-morning caffeine break keeps us going until it's time for a "pilgrim menu" lunch.

The Camino is also a food adventure, with delightful surprises like this squid.

After a tough first day of 16.5 miles, we get this view of the estuary from our rooftop lounge in Arcade.

Sharon and Lisa looking good after a long first day!

Celebrating the completion of our longest day on the Camino.

Just so happy to have this time together with nothing to do but walk and talk.

We are not strangers to working through tough conditions, so a little Ranger Sunshine is no biggie.

We cross the old stone bridge, built by the Romans, as we leave Caldes de Reis and head to Padron.

A journey through quiet natural landscapes

Each town had chapels and churches, most 100s of years old. The churches are great places to get your pilgrim passport stamped.

The bakeries and delis kept us happy and full while we were walking.

We make our way through beautiful vineyards and quaint towns.

Lisa discovers that we have to share the trail.

After a long day, relaxing with friends is just the best.

With every mile, those that were friends and classmates are now called family.

Bread, wine, cheese and chocolate are the 4 food groups of the Camino. But the fruit made me feel better about myself!

We make our way through the narrow streets of Santiago to the cathedral square.

We are a bit overwhelmed when we walk into cathedral square and see this amazing structure.

The inside of the cathedral is as breathtaking as the outside. Many of us attend mass and are blessed to see the butofumiero swinging. 

We complete our journey at the tomb of St. James the Apostle, who has been the inspiration for this pilgrimage since medieval times. 

Heading to the Pilgrim Office in Santiago to claim our certificates

A proud moment as we finish together and capture a group photo.

We celebrate our time together. We may never have time like this again, but what a privilege to spend a week with these amazing ladies!