Something which keeps going on unchanged in many ways, over centuries, is what makes a pilgrimage fascinating. Following the same footpaths of so many before might appear to narrow one's outlook on life but it's the very opposite!
Finisterre is an extension of the Camino and as most walkers finish in Santiago, we meet relatively few as we make our way into the tranquil countryside.
Spanning bursting rivers mediaeval stone bridges helped pilgrims in the past and still stand to carry modern travellers by foot. It is very hilly (mountainous even) but happily the forecast was wrong and its sunny.
We stay in the first real town we meet, Negreira. A pilgrim statue greets us and we have no trouble finding a bed.
Finisterre is an extension of the Camino and as most walkers finish in Santiago, we meet relatively few as we make our way into the tranquil countryside.
Spanning bursting rivers mediaeval stone bridges helped pilgrims in the past and still stand to carry modern travellers by foot. It is very hilly (mountainous even) but happily the forecast was wrong and its sunny.
We stay in the first real town we meet, Negreira. A pilgrim statue greets us and we have no trouble finding a bed.
Fantastic to read this. Great pictures. Thinking of you. x
ReplyDeletePleased you can view our progress x
DeleteJust looked at map. You seem to have walked so far already!
ReplyDeleteProgress on the map is a true indicator of distance and our destination in Olvieroa was stretching to put it mildly.
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