Day 38 Finisterre to Lires

Distance – 10 Miles

Today was our last day on the Camino to Fisterra before heading on to Muxía. Since we were staying at the lighthouse, I wanted to take full advantage of the location, so I got up at sunrise and spent some time walking around the property taking photos. The morning was absolutely beautiful, and watching the sun come up over the coast was a wonderful way to start the day.

Afterward, we enjoyed the breakfast included with our stay, which was delicious. Then we called a taxi to take us back into town so Bob could catch the bus to Santiago while I continued my Camino journey toward Muxía. We met up with Gina, said our goodbyes to Bob, and started walking.

Today's stage was supposed to be an easy one—about 8 miles—but as we've learned on this Camino, the distances aren't always as advertised! While it wasn't nearly as challenging as some of the previous days, there were still a few steep hills that definitely got our attention. After 22 days of walking, though, our legs are well-trained and much stronger than when we started.

The route was peaceful and beautiful, taking us through wooded areas, past farms, and along quiet country roads. We stopped at a couple of donativos for a short rest. The most memorable was run by a young man from Uruguay who is renovating the property to create a gathering place for families and pilgrims. His vision is to bring people together to enjoy the beauty of the land and spend meaningful time in community. It was inspiring to hear his passion for the project.

As we continued, we passed several working farms and saw people already hard at work tending their land. Their dedication and perseverance were a reminder of the simple rhythms of life that have existed here for generations.

Later, we took a delightful break and enjoyed sandwiches made with the delicious bread Gina had picked up from a local bakery. The scenery throughout the day was breathtaking, with beautiful ocean views and a refreshing sea breeze accompanying us along the way.

Although it was a relatively short walking day, we arrived at our hotel about three and a half hours later. Since our room wasn't quite ready, we settled onto the balcony with a drink and relaxed while taking in the peaceful ocean views.

Tonight we plan to unwind, perhaps take a leisurely stroll along the river as it flows into the sea, enjoy a nice dinner, and get a good night's rest before our final walk into Muxía tomorrow.

And, just as expected, today's "8-mile" walk turned out to be 10 miles! Czytaj więcej