Madrid again

And just like that, I took a high speed train to madrid.

That train whisked a bunch of us hikers over the same ground, in 3 hours, that took us more than a month to walk. Amazing.

I’ll be here until my plane comes back on the 15th.

Probably take some day trips.

TTFN

My official pilgrimage is over…

It felt so strange not to get up and walk all day. I’m sure the feeling will pass lol.

The numbers:

Steps taken April 4 to May 6: 1,276,831

Miles: 567 (seems high, I may have mathed wrong)

Blisters: 3

Many pairs of earplugs lost

One eye mask lost

One charging cord and plug lost

One sleeping bag liner lost

One lace hanky lost

One water bottle lost

5 bedbug bites

About 65 cups of coffee consumed

Pints of ice cream eaten: only one

Abandoned: two bottles shampoo, one pair gloves, one pair walking poles, uneaten food, one pair leggings

Purchased in Spain: gloves, pants, walking poles, pocket knife, one souvenir coin, outfit to sleep in

Money spent on accommodation: no idea

Money spent on food: no idea

Muxia is an old fishing village that has become a destination by accident
We were lucky today with the weather
Calla lillies cover the hillsides here

Day 31 ending in Olveiroa

No rain today, but the clouds stayed around to cool me while I walked for 8 hours, which I appreciated.

Sure is different now on the path. Just a few of us left, but I’m still seeing a few familiar faces here and there.

Another longish day tomorrow for my arrival in Finisterre. I look forward to seeing the coastline.

Here’s an oldie from early days on the path. This is the group of roommates from my very first night of walking. Linda, yours truly, Bernadette and Anna

Last night town had a neat feature that I didn’t see until the morning
Run down old church, probably not in use
The horreos in this region are made of stone

Miles 23