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

Day 32 the End of the World

Miles 25

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

Day 30 ending in Negreira

It’s great to be back walking the trail. The weather turned out very nice, and I even got a little overheated because of the humidity. We are definitely getting closer to the ocean.

I was a little worried about the waymarking, but there are shells and other pilgrims to follow

I used to eat these flowers for some reason. Looking back, this explains a lot. Mom told me that some flowers are edible, I guess.

My company on the road today was sure different than two days ago. Just a few of us, and all the Spaniards have gone home from their long holiday weekend. Fairly quiet and very peaceful again.

Miles 15