Is REI really a Palace?

Today was a rather longer day with about a 30k day of rolling hills from Portamarin to Palais de REI. But we actually traveled a few kilometres further to the quaint hamlet of San Xulian, upon recommendations from other casino family before us.  

Upon checking in, showering, and washing clothes it was time to bask in the sun with a cool cerveza and chat with other pilgrims. Later in the evening we had a wonderfully home cooked camino dinner at the Albergue along with a warm fire place settling us all in.  A good nights sleep is sure to be had, and this place marked as a place to return some day.