same pathway different journey

the last km is always the longest - have been unable to post blogs for several days - I think we have been walking for 8 days now - today was very long almost 35 km I toddled along towards the end - got a huge blister several days ago so it is hindering my style - I´m still loving the social side of the camino - the pilgrim meal each night - we get to meet new people each day and hear a little of their story but we so enjoy catching up with those first ones from St Jean - we have become like family... we may have to part company with our brazilian friends as they have a tighter schedule than us and I don´t think I could keep up - today I cried because it was just so hard.... mostly my tears have been those of laughter.... we again had fine weather although overcast and cloudy - we did not arrive at our albergue until 5pm so nearly 10 hrs walking today - we are in Santa Domigo de Calzada in the biggest hostel so far - very clean and organised - they have all been different and so have been the pilgrim meals at the restuarantes - Jeremy takes turns cooking with the younger ones who are watching their budget more - last night we got the best welcome ever it had started to rain and once again i was coming up the rear - the owner of the hostel met me with a hug took my coat and carried my bag for me to my bunk - maybe 2 flights of stairs - there was a fire going so friendly - it has been harder than I thought finding things - yesterday we found our first public convenience - still there is always a bar in each village that we all make a stop at -