We awoke in Muxía to lots of rain. The bus left at 11:45 and got into Santiago early. We checked into Hostal Suso and went out walking in town. A little shopping, then a “meh” Italian dinner.Read more
We awoke in Muxía to lots of rain. The bus left at 11:45 and got into Santiago early. We checked into Hostal Suso and went out walking in town. A little shopping, then a “meh” Italian dinner.Read more
Today was a “rest” day but we didn’t rest too much! There’s lots to see in Muxía and it’s all close by. September marks a time of celebration here for Nuestra Señora de la Barca and theRead more
We met up with Sonia for the 9 mile hike to Muxía. It was lovely to listen to Ida and Sonia speaking Spanish all day and I think my ability with the language is also improving. We started in a denseRead more
We left Fisterra in the fog and walked along the trail to As Lires. We started under a layer of thick fog and clouds by the beach and soon we were walking in it. After checking in we ate a huge mealRead more
Santiago to bus to Fisterra to Foro de Finisterre
A day sightseeing and hanging around in Santiago de Compostela. We went to the moon Pilgrim’s Mass and the Botafumiero swung for us! I went to the Museum of Peregrinations and learned a lot aboutRead more
Our last day on Camino was beautiful, the weather perfect and coming back to civilization was gentle. We strolled through the bosque encantado and enjoyed a couple of cafe stops to get our sellosRead more
We stayed in the very clean and well equipped Hotel Barrieros last night, about a mile off the Camino and slept well. Breakfast was included and was filling and delicious. We had an easier return toRead more
Morning began meeting another peregrina from Holland, Nelly… and we shared breakfast together in Betanzos. A sweet, skinny gato callajero shared my desayuno. Our cab driver, Fermin, picked us up andRead more