Day 39 - Lire’s to Muxia

Last Stage of Our Portuguese Camino
Distance: 10.5 miles

Today marked the final stage of our Camino, and what an adventure it has been. Along the way, we have walked on jagged rocks, loose stones, sand, dirt trails, concrete, asphalt, cobblestones, and yes—even cow poop, horse poop, and dog poop. Somehow, we survived it all!

This stage was easier than many of the others, although there were still plenty of hills to climb. The difference was that our legs have grown strong over these past weeks, making the climbs feel much more manageable.

We spent much of the day walking through beautiful trails lined with eucalyptus trees, ferns, and wildflowers. At times, we were as high as the wind turbines, and the sound they made was almost soothing. We could practically reach out and touch them. That said, we had seen enough wind turbines by now because they usually meant one thing—more climbing!

Along the way, we met a gentleman from England who told us about a beach near Muxía. We were excited to see it for ourselves. When the ocean finally came into view, we knew we were getting close. The scenery was spectacular. We climbed down a cliff to reach the water’s edge and, of course, wanted to touch the ocean. The water was cold, so instead we found a quiet cove where we sat and admired the crashing waves and brilliant blue water. It was peaceful, and as always, being near the ocean made me happy.

After soaking in the views, we continued a few more kilometers to Muxía, where we planned to spend the next two days relaxing and celebrating the completion of our journey.

Once we arrived, we settled into our albergue and enjoyed long, refreshing showers before heading out to explore the town. There wasn’t a lot to see, but we discovered a wonderful restaurant called Lonxe d’Alvaro. The meal was delicious. The fish was fresh and flavorful, the salad was excellent, and the potatoes tasted just like the ones my mama used to make. Gina and I shared a bottle of wine as we reflected on everything we had experienced and celebrated completing our Camino journey together.

What an incredible adventure it has been.

Until the next one…

Buen Camino! 🥾🥾❤️Read more