We enjoyed a beautiful evening in another Galician Manor House on the last evening on the Camino where a beautiful meal was enjoyed by everyone and served by our wonderful hosts. The Manor House is surrounded by lush gardens and fruit trees. The region near Santiago is very green and of course it receives rain much of the year. The Galician region has been influenced by the Celtic culture in their music, dress and traditions as well as the weather. We were however very fortunate and only experienced a slight drizzle on one of the days.
The last day of our journey we walked 23 kms though beautiful oak forests, along rocky paths and through gum tree forests as well, finally arriving on weary legs to the Monte del Gozo “Mount of Joy”, we could see the city of Santiago de Compostella and the Cathedral below. Another 5 kms to walk.
We arrived into Santiago in the afternoon of 27th May 2010. It was a joyous moment, even though we hid it well behind our weariness. But we all made it!
Those who wanted to, received their Compostella (Certificate) for having walked the last 100kms to Santiago. The streets of the city are full of life and people from so many different countries. The old town is a pleasure to wander through, discovering the many small shops, bars and restaurants. On the last evening together we were even treated to some local music, with Paty and Jane showing off their dance steps.
Friendships have been formed and our journey has come to an end as we look forward to sharing stories and photos with loved ones and staying in touch with each other.
I am meeting my next group in Rome next week, for our Journey through Southern Tuscany. You can read about here.
- signing off from Marika, Women's Own Adventure
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