Happy and sad at the same time. Sad to say goodbye to our pilgrim friends that we have been walking with for 35 days. Of course it was time to celebrate before we parted. Planned to met Karen and Ian for dinner. Great fun. We look forward to staying in touch with these guys.
As we head back to our hotel, we keep running into other pilgrims. Everyone is so happy to be done and be in Santiago. We exchange hugs and warm farewells and head home. First, we have to purchase more umbrellas.
Today is Sunday and time to attend an official Santiago mass. We got there very early and got to see the incense burner for both services. What a site to behold. Just wish the services could have been in English.
Of course many of our walking buddies were there for the service. Almost like a family reunion. Made more dinner plans with Our team... Jay, Carrie, Dave, Bev and Sandra. This is where we part ways. They are walking to Finnestere and we will be taking a bus. Nòt because we can't walk, but we have big plans to travel throughout Europe. We are ready for more travel adventures. We will be traveling by train and a First Class too!
Next day we board the bus to Finnestere with other pilgrims. A beautiful ride to the coast. Finisterre is right on the Atlantic Ocean and was thought to be the end of the world in the Middle Ages. That is until Columbus sailed and discovered America. End of history lesson for now!
We arrive. We do not have a lot of time before the bus returns to Santiago. We take a quick hike to the highest point. This is also where pilgrims burn their hiking clothes. Not us, we did not have extra clothes because we had more travels. We said our farewells to the camino and then back to the bus.
To finish off our Santiago trip, we went to the Paradore Hotel for a glass of wine and to hang out with the rich and famous. Very good!
In the the morning, we fly to Barcelona. We arrive at 11am then to the train station. Leave at 4pm and will arrive in Paris at 11pm. Hotel Ibis is near, so only a short ride or maybe a walk!?
We say our final Buen Camino's as we kiss Santiago goodbye. Will Write more later.
Mass in Santiago Cathedral.
Swings across the cathedral and to the ceiling on both sides.
Lighthouse at a Finesterre.
I love the pictures. Sooo incredibly beautiful . I'm sure the pictures do not capture the true beauty. I love how totally happy you two look. Love and hugs....
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