Indeed, Tom and I did walk in to Santiago on Saturday. We spent the weekend having farewell coffee, farewell beer, farewell wine, farewell dinners with friends we´d made on the Camino del Norte as well as reconnecting with some friends from the Camino Frances. Cindy is right about forging friendships that probably end with the Camino making it a bittersweet experience but I wouldn´t trade it for anything.
We stood in line and got our Compostelas--the certificate that says we walked the Camino. Tom got an extra one that says he started in LePuy and walked 1522 kilometers. We also got a special one that they are giving to peregrinos this year to mark the 800th anniversary of St. Frances of Assissi´s pilgrimage to Santiago.
Monday morning was like the day after any other weekend: we got up, ate breakfast, and went to work. We´ve walked 22k toward Finesterre. It´s quite hilly and there are few other pilgrims. I´m guessing fewer than 100, probably fewer than 50, left Santiago for Finesterre today. The weather pattern may be changing toward rain, as we´ve had heavy downpours the last two evenings. The temperatures are still reaching into the high 70s in the afternoon.
Ultreia, Cindy! Tomorrow you reach Santiago and your feet will get the rest they deserve (except for all that beach walking at Finesterre and Muxia...).
Buen Camino!
Robyn
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