Santiago tomorrow! My body definitely needs the rest and rejuvenation. I expect that the end will hit me more fully at  Finisterre, though Im looking forward to be immersed in rituals and celebration for a few days.

Arrived again in Santiago. 3 hour walk with an ever-brightening sky. Staying at Roots and Boots. Hunter and Rachel and a new dog they want to make their own were there. Pilgrims Mass was packed and smokey from the botafumeiro.

Back again after spending last night in Finisterre. Just got off the first bus I’ve taken in five weeks.

Still in Porto, I had an incredible day. I’m heading back to Santiago tomorrow to meet up with the class. I’ll give you all the details of my amazing experience in Portugal tomorrow.

Porto with Brian

25k felt like so many more today. Approaching Santiago, and the realization that this means less than my arrival in finestere has created disconnection between my fellow pilgrims.

31 KM today. A pretty beautiful walk but very hard on the feet. I think my feet muscles are starting to tense up past the point of a simple massage! There is a knot in my heel the size of Texas and it makes it hard to step on it. 2 days till Santiago so it doesn’t matter much because 3 rest days before Finisterre will be brilliant!

Seeing the momma cow in the second picture, nurturing her baby was my favorite part of the day, also made me want to stop eating so much beef. Poor babies!!

buen camino

Today I ate pulpo! It was pretty good, it mostly just tasted like the seasoning.

Santiago

Ceé. Almost there.