A refreshing nap later I was sitting in the sunshine at a cafe in picturesque little Santiago...eating a chorizo sandwich. Florette showed me around quickly and then turned me loose. I spent my day wandering around parks, through narrow streets, exploring the cathedral, and enjoying the nightlife with Florette's friends and a few beers.
After the hustle of Barcelona I appreciated the quiet vibe of Santiago very much. Walking around during the day I noticed that there were mostly young and old people. This was because of a large university population and a big senior community. Rarely did I see a middle aged man or woman. The atmosphere was a mix between laid back student life and retirement. A very odd mix, but very cool.
My favorite part of Santiago was the cathedral. It is absolutely immense and totally worth the 3 euros to access the cloister. I was the only person in the cloister for a long time. It was quiet and hummed with a peaceful energy. I walked around slowly, taking it all in, sat down for a while, snapped a few pictures, and smiled a big smile.
For such a short time Santiago seriously impressed. From watching students juggling and playing soccer at sunset to following a group of nuns through the windy streets behind the cathedral I had a great time.
My camera behaved very oddly during my time in Santiago, please forgive the jumble of looks
The end of the Camino Santiago
Me in front of the Cathedral
Church on a hill in a park
Sunshine trickling through the trees
We hung out for a while
I liked his view of the world
Rooftops of Santiago
Courtyard arches
Cathedral
Cloister
Cloister
Cloister
Still the Cloister
Narrow Santiago Streets
Sleepy Graveyard
Student park
Santiago Sunset
Cathedral at night
Street by night
