On from Santiago

Well, the sunsets on all adventures at some point. It was worth walking the last 20km to the west coast and then the 32km to the official end of the world. tears of elation and joy. But this is only a chapter in life, however much fun.

Arrival in Santiago

I arrived before 9am in the morning then spent 36 hours bumping into people I had walked with and who had supported me on the way

I have arrived!

After a mamouth day of around 38km yesterday (felt like 20!) I had a 5km stroll into town this morning. picked up my Compostella & foudn Wil & Wart in the hostel. A big releif to have made it & everything still be intact: even my boots.

No great thoughts of wisdom to share. The being alone with nothing but thoughts for most of 5 weeks is something I would recommend to those that are not faint hearted.

Boots

I have been betrayed by my boots. An external seem has started to come undone. It progressed significantly further at 50km. I am debating if I need to buy trainers incase they give up the ghost in the last 40km (yes that is all that is left to go). I have gaffer tape and crocs. They might get me through. But is it a risk worth taking???? If it rains I will be somewhat stuck.

Into the last 100km...

I will be in Santiago by Tuesday at the very latest. I can´t believe 769km plus all the evening walking has come to an end in less than 5 weeks. I might walk the English pilgrimage route to the airport in A Coruna. Depends if it rains or how good the cloths shopping is. Not yet reached enlightenment but have had a great time & still a week left!

More food

This Alberge fed over 40 with this paella.

Down the last mountain

Suddenly the buildings have slate rooves.