Punto Ulla to Santiago
Distance: 12 miles / 20 kmTotal: 151 miles
Notable memories
The final hike
Hike went fine today. It was 12 miles and I got an early start. Which explains why I was in Santiago by 1:30. Today was the first day that we really had rain. Was soaked by the time I got to - what do you call a place you get thru AirBnB?
I have completed the Camino Sanabres.
Pilgrims Office
I got to my room for the night, got a chance to unwind for a bit and then made it over to the pilgrims office where I got a lot accomplished.
While I was standing in line for my Compostela, I booked myself a room in Dublin and I got my bus ticket from Santiago.
Transport to Madrid
The bus will leave Santiago tomorrow night at 9:30 and pull into Madrid 7 a.m. at the airport. An overnight bus ride is not exactly comfortable, but on the other hand, it gets me right to the airport which is quite a convenience saver. I don't have to book a room in Madrid for the night or arrange my transportation to the airport.
So things are in order.
The Pilgrims Mass
It was a beautiful Mass but they did not swing the huge incense burner that literally goes a hundred feet in the air this time. No problem. I saw it last year. It was a beautiful service and I made my confession in Spanish. That was a first.
Another typical trail day for my last trail day.
Passed under vineyards today
Raining. Just outside of Santiago. The sign says 6 kms to go.
At tonight's rest place. Very nice little apartment just a few minutes from the cathedral.
Pilgrims Chapel at the Pilgrims Assistance Center
After over a hundred and fifty miles, made it to Santiago de Compostela.
Plaza do Obradoiro
Cathedral of Santiago before the 7 30 pm Pilgrims Mass
Cathedral at night
Dinner at last. Grilled peppers and calamari.
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