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  • TravelerCamino Mixto
    Day 39

    Bandeira to Deseiro Pt 2

    May 16 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C

    Today I am staying at a private albergue called Reina Lupa. Named after an interesting woman. Here is her legend.

    When the body of St James was brought back to Spain by his disciples, Queen Lupa tried to deceive them. They were looking for a place to bury the apostle. She sent them up a hill, now known as Pico Sacro. But she didn’t tell them that there was a cave on the mountain which was an entrance to hell guarded by a dragon. She thought they would be killed, so that Christianity would not move forward in Galicia.

    Instead they were protected from harm and tamed two wild oxen who would then carry the body of St James. When Reina Lupa saw this miracle she converted to Christianity and helped the disciples entomb the body. It wasn’t until centuries later that the body was discovered and the cathedral of Santiago was built.

    I did consider climbing the Pico Sacro, but I really didn’t want to add extra distance today. I did add a little when I missed a turn, but because of that I saw the cool mural in the photos. Pico Sacro is the peak you can see in the sunset photo from yesterday. And a photo or two here.

    This is a nice private albergue, and I am happy to still have a lower bunk! And I have seen a couple of pilgrims i met earlier in the Camino.    Read more

  • TravelerCamino De Santiago (Francés)
    1
    Day 37–38

    Santiago to Ventosa

    May 13 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F

    And off I went this morning towards the next goal…. A little easier to achieve I have to say.
    I have the time, so I am walking a lot fewer kilometers every day.
    Without the fear of not making it to Santiago weighing heavily on my mind, I set out to walk slowly and enjoy every second of this stage.
    Most Camino pilgrims decide to travel to Finisterre and Muxia by bus, just to say they have been there, but there were still some walking. However, the vibe was different. Most looked at me like “Why are you even talking to me?” when I said “Hello” or “Buen Camino”. I guess they had decided to walk the extra miles but they were mostly done with the excitement of meeting other pilgrims… they just wanted to get there and get it done. Fine with me… I was completely content hanging out with myself inside my own head.
    Besides, my state of mind is different. I am here to enjoy the ride!
    The path continues to be less challenging than before, and the lushy green surrounds the path along the way, mixed with some residential clusters with beautifully manicured gardens amidst old buildings every now and then.

    Ventosa: Stayed at Casa du Boi.    Read more

  • TravelerCamino De Santiago (Francés)
    113
    Day 35–37

    A little more of Santiago

    May 11 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F

    Today was a day to relax and recover, but I had scheduled a tour of the Cathedral’s towers and museum.
    There was a heavy rain coming down when I stepped out… wonderful for an outdoor tour! It never seems to stop raining here! And nobody seems to care. People still go out, get wet, drink a coffee, and repeat.
    The views from the towers and the second floor of the cathedral were incredible and well worth the time and the wet clothes.
    Food for the soul, and the hake in a green sauce with vegetables that I had for lunch were my food for the tummy!
    After that, back to the room to rest and get ready for tomorrow.    Read more

  • TravelerCamino De Santiago (Francés)
    3
    3
    Day 35–37

    Santiago de Compostela

    May 11 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 50 °F

    Walking into Obradoiro Square left me with mixed feelings. On one hand, the overwhelming emotion and the need to cry because I was finally there after a journey that had been painful to say the least. On the other hand, there was so much excitement around that any emotion other than happiness seemed out of place. And there I was, sitting in the middle of the Square, trying to process what it meant to be there, while people were tripping over me, dumping their pack packs around to take pictures, getting in the way of other people’s photos.
    And so, I bottled up whatever feelings I had, I turned around, and I asked a stranger to take my picture while I smiled.
    After going to the Pilgrims’ Office to claim my Compostela, I met my friend Tamara and her younger daughter Lola for lunch. It was a beautiful reunion after several years without seeing each other. We caught up over lunch, and then went for a walk to hidden gems in the city, places with no pilgrims and no tourists.
    The old town is packed with history, breath taking architecture, and also bars, restaurants, gift shops, and of course, tourists and pilgrims.
    But there are still areas that seem to have not been discovered by the crowds.
    After saying goodbye to my friend, I attended the Pilgrim’s Mass in The Cathedral.
    It is now time to relax, reflect, and plan the next stage of this journey.    Read more

  • TravelerOne patch at a time
    3
    Day 20

    We have arrived!

    May 11 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 10 °C

    Well, we have arrived in beautiful Santiago💖
    It was a 18 km hilly trek in to the Cathedral Square, following a throng of pilgrims all morning. I felt absolutely surrounded by the love of all of my family and friends as I walked in on Mother's Day. Each little patch on my pack reminding me of your well wishes for me and so I am celebrating with each of you this evening with wine, the most ginormous bread you have ever seen, and a bucket of olives. Tomorrow will bring our extra day in the city to really see the cathedral and appreciate the fruits of our efforts and journey. Today we went to evening Mass which was absolutely packed and were able to see quite a few of the people we had met along the way. It's had to believe that we will soon be back home, where more stories will unfold. Thank you everyone 🩷Read more

  • TravelerCamino de Santiago 🥾🌞🌄
    2
    Day 66–68

    Santiago de Compostela

    May 11 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C

    And that's a wrap! Two months on the road and over 1000 kilometers of walking all culminate in this final step - arriving in front of the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela. 🎉 It still hasn't hit me, it kind of just felt like another day of walking. I got my picture in front of the cathedral, my last stamp in the "credential" (the pilgrim's passport) and my "Compostela", the certificate proving that I completed my pilgrimage. And then I went on to visit Santiago which is a beautiful, vibrant city. I also got to meet up with Mikel and Daniel, my friends from the Canary Islands who arrived the previous day but were still around to grab a drink and celebrate our arrival! 🍻 Tomorrow I'm off to Finisterra (by bus) for a quick look at the ocean and one final stop before heading back to France. 🥹Read more

  • TravelerPortugiesischer Jakobsweg
    Day 16

    15.7 Am Ziel: Santiago de Compostela 🏁

    May 10 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 12 °C

    In der Taberna "OXACHEGOU", etwas außerhalb der Altstadt kehren wir ein.
    Eine urige galizische Gaststätte mit Speisen aus der kleinen Speisekarte.

    Wir haben das große Los gezogen.

    Gemütliche Atmosphäre, zuvorkommender Service, frische Zubereitung der Speisen,
    superlecker ‼️    Read more

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  • TravelerCamino De Santiago (Francés)
    Day 34–35

    A Salceda to A Lavacolla

    May 10 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 50 °F

    Last night at the albergue I had a wonderful experience. I was sitting in the common area and a lady came in with a big smile on her face and red crazy hair. She sat next to me and for no particular reason, she started laughing. She had this wide, open, contagious laugh that made me and a young pilgrim sitting across from us to also laugh uncontrollably. For about 10 minutes. All three of us strangers, no words having been said. When we finally got our composure, we realized we could not communicate because we had no common language and so, we laughed some more, then went to bed. Her name is Judith, from Austria and that is all she could convey.
    It was sprinkling this morning, but the temperature was nice and the rain held off so nobody got wet.
    There was a good number of pilgrims this morning, including a rambunctious high school student group. I saw them coming out of their albergue and after a km or so on the trail one of the teachers tried to count them. Well, that was just about the one and only time. Pretty soon they were all spread out and the poor teacher just gave up. So, there were a lot of sweatshirts being dragged on the mud, a lot of phones being dropped i. the mud and into the pools of water, some colorful language being used… but for the most part they were lovely.
    Since I walked few miles today (just 18), I arrived at the albergue too early to check in. There was another couple waiting also and so we decided to go have lunch together. They are both recently retired, and hikers from Maine.
    Tomorrow I am planning on having an early start in order to cover the last 10 km to Santiago.
    It will be bitter sweet, since yesterday I learned that Sean, the cowboy from Alabama whom we met at the beginning of our journey will not be able to make it. He can’t walk any more due to an injury. It has been devastating for him and his wife, so close to the finish line.

    A Lavacolla: Stayed at Albergue A Fábrica    Read more

  • TravelerOne patch at a time
    2
    Day 19

    Monastary Albergue

    May 10 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 10 °C

    The day started with a boat trip which took us up the estuary of the Ulla river past twelve crosses, allegedly the route St. James took to Padua. The ferry could be called a 'party boat' as there was music, singing and free cake and coffee, so we were in fine form to meet up with friends on arrival. The weather change to rainy skies meant a return to my penguin costume as we walked yet another variant ( remember that means lost!) to the next monastery. Arrival shortly before opening gave us time to snarf our packaged cheese sandwich, knowing that the evening ahead entailed settling in to our bunks, attending a 1 1/2 hr tour of the monastery and church, Mass, a special blessing for us pilgrims complete with certificate and then communal supper at 8:45 pm. The supper included wine and whiskey type liquor after dinner shots!
    Guess that is a hing here. Helps the pilgrims to get a good night's sleep on the paper sheets over plastic mattresses. It worked😂    Read more

  • TravelerPortugiesischer Jakobsweg
    22
    Day 15

    15.2 Am Ziel: Santiago de Compostela 🏁

    May 9 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C

    Bis zum Örtchen "O Milladoiro" 🏘️ steigt der Weg dann auf 250 Höhenmeter an..., aber langsam und stetig. DAS bringt uns rein gar nicht aus dem Rhythmus, haben wir doch tatsächlich schon "Schlimmeres" gemeistert 👍.

    In "A Rocha Vella" 🏘️ an einer Wand mit Graffiti Kunst 🎨🖌️ vorbei.

    Am Stadtrand von Santiago de Compostela stoßen wir auf die kleine Kirche "Iglesia de Santa Marta", na, weit dürfte es bis zur Kathedrale jetzt nicht mehr sein.
    Ist auch nicht mehr weit, aber die Strecke zieht sich wie Kaugummi 😄.
    Jetzt noch um die Ecke am "Alameda Park" 🌳 vorbei, durch die ein oder andere kleine Gasse und schon sehen wir die Türme der Kathedrale..., sie sind zum Greifen nah.
    Und genau jetzt, stehen wir auf dem "Praza do Obradoiro" vor der Kathedrale ✝️.

    Nach 23,4 Kilometern haben wir heute die Kathedrale in Santiago de Compostela erreicht 🙌.

    Wir sind soooo stolz auf uns 🥲.    Read more

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