Thursday, May 19, 2011

Back to Santiago

May 18
Muxia was as much a spectacular setting as Finisterre but more so. Those who have walked to Muxia more than once like it's intimacy with the sea and the constant cry of the gulls. The most salient feature is the church built facing the sea almost at sea level. The albergue is new with all facilities. The bus stop is close by. Our trip back to Santiago left at 0645. We are now in Santiago in our favorite pocket room. The cab will pick us up at 0600 to take us to the bus station for a 0700 to 1500 ride to Madrid. We once again visited the Cathedral and walked through a dazzlingly beautiful park that gives you a chance to look back at the Cathedral. Most surprising occurrence of the day is once again we stumbled into our Australian friends.
Our Australian Friends
Karen helped Stuart to adjust his pack outside the albergue in Burgos. We bumped into them in Leon. Then today in Santiago. Small encounters like this happened many times along the Camino. Those we encountered who helped us along the way will be a part of our story telling.
The Camino experience never ends. You add it to your life story and it humbles you. Thoughtfulness of others and being of service to those in need. Surely you can't go wrong...
It is our time to finally disembark. To future Camino Pilgrims - Buen Camino
Farewell Santiago !

We saw the movie "The Way"; and, after getting very emotional, we decided to return to Spain. Follow us as we walk the Via de la Plata and the Via de la Ingles . We start on Saturday, April 14, 2012.
If you have any questions email:
Joanliz@me.com
OTHER BLOGS:
Caminowalkabout.blogspot.com (Frances, Finisterra, Muxia)
 Caminowalkabouteurope.blogspot.com
Caminowalkaboutitaly.blogspot.com
Caminowalkaboutnorthcoast.blogspot.com
caminowalkaboutpinnacles.blogspot.com
caminowalkaboutgermany.blogspot.com


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