Some people do walk back to Santiago from Finisterre, or by way of Muxia where I had already been. I felt fortunate to have had the time to walk out to the sea, but needed to bus back to Santiago to fly home on Thursday. I had a leisurely morning, with some breakfast and coffee with an ocean view, then …
Last night I stayed in a “Pensión”, which is basically renting a room in a house. I think they are usually advertised as such and have some loose regulations of what they’ll provide, but I have also had people ask me in cities if I’m looking for a room to rent and in some of the smaller more rural pueblos …
Today was a planned shorter day, since I walked longer yesterday in the sunshine. It rained a lot last night – I heard it – but I awoke to a partly cloudy/sunny morning. I eased into the morning, no rush needed. Bacchus, the only other pilgrim who stayed in the albergue last night, was getting ready to go about when …
The time changed here in Spain last night! Unexpectedly, to me. My watch was an hour off when I awoke (the time on my phone read correctly). I changed my watch and didn’t think much of it. The sky was lighter, though, which made getting up and going out much easier. There was some fog, but the sun was up …
It was strangely hard for me to leave today. I let myself sleep in because of 2 nights in a row staying up so late (experiencing the late-night food scene!), and today I don’t have that far to walk to my first destination on the way to the coast. But, I really felt like I was dragging my feet. I …
I slept in today after going to bed around 1am. It was so nice to have my comfy hotel room. I went downstairs to the cafe attached to the hotel and purchased a big slab of pumpkin bread (er, cake; let’s be honest), brought it back up to my room and made tea. (Please can I have this life forever?!) …
I had lots of dreams last night; starting to think about re-entry to my real life. Ahhh, not yet!! Took my time this morning, going to get breakfast and reading a little before heading out. Only 12 miles and I will be in Santiago. I am excited to see this big destination, but kind of want to draw it out.. …
Walked about 30 minutes from my albergue that was on the outskirts of a slightly bigger town called Pedrouzo Arca, or Arca, and found a cafe where I could order a real breakfast and do some journalling. Not in a hurry, and it feels nice to take this time, especiallly as I get closer and closer to the “main destination” …
Today dawned chilly with some wind, but sunny. Anything was better than the incessant rain of yesterday; I felt very glad to have that behind me and the forecast is clear and sunny for the next several days. I was also thankful to have had that tough experience. We always grow more when we are stretched and uncomfortable at times. …
It’s Humble Pie Day. A few posts ago, I shared with you my thoughts of “Come what may, I will be.” And how much peace that mantra brought me, especially regarding trying to control my weather circumstances. Today it rained. ALL day. I woke up in my cozy albergue, having slept pretty well on a top bunk with about 15 …