Springtime in Santiago: As told by Instagram
Santiago has sprung back to life, now that the rain has ended and the weather is warmer. Springtime brings festivals, street performers, pilgrims, tourists and so much more. Here are of some of the highlights from this spring.
More of the sunset at the park
Some April showers
Sunset and clouds at the park
Family portrait
One of my favorite cafes
Team walk after church
Celebrating May Day
street fair on the camino
So many outdoor vendors
Rooftop tour with my Spanish class
Some of the iron work at the cathedral
Always a breathtaking view
Old meets New
The Carnival for the Ascension
The Ferris Wheel was right next to the old church in the park
Sunset on my street
I love my street
Spring flowers
The Russian street performers outside the Cathedral
Silas watching the pigeons
A monastery that hosted a conference about the pilgrimage that we attended
I’m told that’s what they do on Labor day instead of picnics.
Saturday afternoon in Plaza Toural
Protests on Labor Day
Playing settlers with one of my fav little guys
We signed the contract for the building that will be home to The Pilgrim House!
Matthew and I made faces while the grownups signed the contract (both kids were sick with the stomach flu)
some of my teammates walked parts of the camino
I got to hangout with Pilgrims and Amigos that I know from back home
Some of us took the tourist train
Now that it’s high season, the line is often to the street or longer!
I began volunteering at the consigna (baggage check) again.
Pilgrims come from all over
In church the pastor busted out the Galician bagpipes
I got to see my friend, Javi’s band perform
New teammates came to visit
view from one of my favorite parks
I love the colors
Baby ducks were born
Our team took a tiny road trip while the kids were in school.
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