Camino Day 7 - O Milladoiro to Santiago de Compostela
11.5 miles (our Camino route today was only 8 km, but this total is for our whole day, walking around Santiago)
Our last day! We were so excited to get to Santiago. Four of us started our day together, as the girls had stayed elsewhere and would join us later.
On the streets of Santiago
Bridge before the city
Old town Santiago
Pilgrim House
Beth, Lee, Marie and I got some coffee and were on our way. We faced light rain and cooler temperatures, but that was fine. As we left the city, we saw three young soldiers in full uniform and long guns walking with us. One must have had a serious leg injury, and I felt sorry for him in his pain. As a mom, I also wondered if his mom knew. And how it feels when our our kids are in pain and there’s nothing we can do about it.
Before Santiago, we got to a bridge over a stream near a weeping willow tree. It was a nice spot to take a quick break. We entered the city and walked the city sidewalks until we finally got to the old town section. I had read about Pilgrim House, and we stopped there to store our backpacks. The staff were so nice, and it is such a peaceful spot in the city!
Then on to the cathedral for the 12:00 Pilgrims’ Mass! It’s in Spanish of course, but it was still a beautiful service. Today was the feast of Saint John the Baptist, and they swung the botafumeiro! What an incredible site!
After Mass, we found the girls and had a nice lunch together. Time to celebrate!
We made it!
We spent our afternoon marveling at the cathedral and taking photos in the Plaza del Obradoiro. It was fun to see all the pilgrims celebrating their arrival.
Front of the Cathedral
I made it!
Inside the Cathedral
The main altar
Candles at Pilgrim House
Beth, Katie, Marie
Now it was time to walk to our Air BnB, ten minutes away from the Cathedral. After a nap and a snack, I was drawn back to the Cathedral. It’s just such an amazing place, and I wanted to spend as much time there as possible. I visited the many altars around the church and walked down the steps to visit the remains of Saint James. It was so beautiful to be there at night.
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