The all volunteer force of the “Chaquetas Rojas” or “Red Jackets” welcomes and greets the weary pilgrims from the Camino de Santiago.  They help people who have been hiking or biking for weeks find housing, find the Pilgrim Office or whatever else they need when they enter the city.  They are only around during the summer months. But, they are a much appreciated resource for travelers needing to get oriented to the city of Santiago.

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While out filming in the streets of Santiago de Compostela, Spain I was invited into Pasteleria La Perla, a great bakery and chocolate store serving traditional Galician sweets. I was first shown the Pedras de Santiago, or “rocks of Santiago”, which are chocolate covered almonds. The other highlight for me was the traditional Galician cake with its characteristic powder sugar Galician cross.  The sales woman told me that their cakes are eaten by the royal family of Spain and sent to the Vatican.

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Blisters.  No doubt that they are the bane of every pilgrim’s existence on the Camino de Santiago. But that’s part of the travel adventure, right? Anyone planning on making the journey must plan for them.  While following our pilgrim, Noemi, on her adventure, we watched while she treated her blisters one night at the shelter (albergue).  This may be a little hard to watch for some, but you gotta be prepared. For most people, it’s not a question of if, but when, you get your blisters. And, if you’re walking for 30 days or more, you better know how to treat them.  We’re not doctors, but storytellers. So, make sure you do your own homework on how to treat the blisters that you WILL get.

Since this is a Rough Cut, I decided not to translate. I think the action speaks for itself.

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