Samos

We are taking a rest day in Samos today.  So i took the tour of the Benedictine monastery here.  The little chapel has a 1000 year old cypress tree beside it.  It's lovely to have a chance to pray and soak in some peace before the Walk begins. 

Arrived

We took a nice charter bus from Madrid up to Samos.  Beautiful day for a drive across Spain.  Arrived about 9pm in time for dinner.  A good travel day with a rest day here tomorrow to explore the monastery.  

Another Walk

Made it to the gate in Atlanta for another trip to Spain.  Taking a group from the parish on Camino.  Half of the group is on this flight; we will meet the other half in Madrid.  Buen Camino!

Visits

On the quiet day, I took the time to visit the Tower of Hercules, a first century Roman lighthouse that is still operational.   In the stroll around the Old Town, I discovered a Poor Clare monastery with Perpetual Adoration and a cookie business.  

A Coruna

Made the last walk today and landed in A Coruna, the beginning of the Camino Ingles.  Another beautiful day.  This is a gorgeous coastal city where many begin their Walk and I have finished this one at the Church of St. James. 

Walking back

After a lovely rest day yesterday in Santiago,  I went by the Cathedral to say farewell before walking the 16km to Sigueiro.  Taking the time this week to walk the Camino Ingles up to A Coruna and then flying home.  

Landed

O Pedrouzo

Getting close, with arriving in Santiago on the agenda for tomorrow.   The Camino is wider here... and fuller.  But I did catch a brief break this afternoon.   :)

Arzua

Another gorgeous day for Walking the 14km to Arzua.  Stopped in a couple of churches that were open this time.  Paused by a couple of streams.   And enjoyed following after the many pilgrims along the Way.  

Melide

A lovely 24km walk into Melide today... the weather and the countryside couldn't have been more gorgeous.  Here the Camino Primitivo joins the Camino Frances so we will see how many more pilgrims join in tomorrow. 

O Burgo

Today's saunter was a gentle 22km from Lugo to Burgo do Negral.  Nice countryside with the Way alternating between the road and earthen path.  There are many more pilgrims along the Way this year than in 2018.  I mostly walk alone, but there are dozens of folks around.  

Rest Day

Spent the day in Lugo to rest.  Two-thirds of the way to Santiago.  The big hills are behind us.  Hoping to be in Santiago for the anniversary.   

Lugo

Made the 16km walk into Lugo.  The bustling city is 100km from Santiago, but goes back to ancient times.  The Roman walls remain intact.