Monthly Archives: October 2015
Day 30: Picnic on the edge of the world.
Distance: 17 miles (29 km) Albergue: Xunta in Finisterre “Le soleil qui meurt au Finisterre” From the song Ultreia I had thought I might try the 7 km round trip walk to the lighthouse tomorrow, but I happened upon some … Continue reading
Day 29: moo-SHE-ah
Distance: 18 miles (29 km) Albergue: Xunta in Muxía I arrived in the seaside town of Muxía today. I could smell and hear the ocean long before I could see it. And then, in an instant, there it was. After … Continue reading
Day 28: Introducing Wilson.
Distance: 20 miles (33 km) Albergue: Xunta in Olveiroa Meet Wilson. Wilson is a stick – my walking stick, to be precise. Here he is in the picture below, hamming it up for the camera – handsome devil. His full … Continue reading
Day 27: To the End of the World.
Distance: 13 miles (22 km) Albergue: Xunta in Negreira Arriving in the main square of Santiago de Compostela yesterday morning was disorienting. After walking alone or with one other person for nearly 4 weeks, the experience reminded me of how … Continue reading
Day 26: Sacred Camino.
Distance: 12 miles (20 km) Albergue: Roots and Boots in Santiago de Compostela. While the St James Way has its origins as one of the principal Roman Catholic pilgrimages (after Rome and Jerusalem), religion is more muted on today’s Camino. … Continue reading
Day 25: Spitting distance.
Distance: 10 miles (17 km) Albergue: Cruceiro de Pedruzo in Pedruzo An evil thought passed through my mind this morning. As I stepped out from the albergue, I saw a taxi idling a short distance away. After a short ride, … Continue reading
Day 24: Food, glorious food.
Distance: 17 miles (29 km) Albergue: Don Quijote in Arzúa There is a whole industry that supports pilgrims on the Camino. I’ve already mentioned the inexpensive albergues, hostels, and hotels that make the Camino unique among long distance walks. But … Continue reading
Day 23: Demographics.
Distance: 18 miles (30 km) Albergue: Buen Camino in Palas de Rei A few thoughts on the types of people I have met on the Camino. In the 2012 annual statistics, 56% of the walkers were between the ages of … Continue reading
Day 22: Green Tunnels.
Distance: 18 miles (29 km) Albergue: Mercadoiro in Mercadoiro I knew the Camino had changed about 6 miles (10 km) outside Sarria when I rounded a corner and saw 50 Germans in a bar with the identical yellow scarf and … Continue reading
Day 21: Art on the Camino.
Distance: 16 miles (26 km) Albergue: Complexo Xacobeo in Triacastela I’ve been alert for various signs of artistic expression on the Camino. So many people walk this way every year, it seems a good place to showcase artistic talent, Spanish … Continue reading
Ruth and Dale's Book of Marvels 