Days 15 & 16- Caldas de Reis to Padrón to Raices

Rather than rushing the last couple of days on the Camino, we opted to split the usual two stages into three. We wanted to savor the last couple of days of walking and enjoy the anticipation of arriving in Santiago de Compostela.Our plan worked out well because our colds were blossoming. Our pockets were full of soggy and soon-to-be-blown-upon tissues (read that toilet paper because we haven’t seen a tissue in weeks), our noses were red and chafed, and we alternated taking turns coughing and sneezing.Day 15 - Caldas de Reis to PadrónIt rained during the night and was still damp when we set out in the morning. We stepped out of the guest house directly onto the Camino and almost immediately crossed the ancient Puente de Bermaña (Bermaña Bridge). This well-preserved 1st century Roman bridge spans the Bermaña river. Before leaving Caldas de Reis, we passed by Igreja de Santo Tomás Becket located in a beautiful palm-lined square. Built in the late 19th century, the church is dedicated to…