The day we have been looking forward to. Finishing in Santiago de Compostela. We started with a significant uphill which works well for me but not others. Again, most of today is in shaded paths. We walk past the airport and continue to Lavacolla where the original pilgrims would disrobe and wash in the streams so that they arrived at the cathedral without body odor. No such requirements these days.
Lunch is at Monte do Gozo or Mount of Joy. It is a hill overlooking Santiago and where you catch the first glimpse of the cathedral.There is now a large monument that commemorates John Paul II's papacy.
I was really excite now and the aches and pains started to be ignored with the adrenal of finishing the famous pilgrimage with my fellow Fresco Tour walkers. We met up at the Porta do Camino so that we entered the square together. A very emotional time for us. We were all thankful to have finished. After a quick shower and change of clothes, we took our place in the cathedral seated in the transcript for the best viewing of the incense burner that is swung during the pilgrims mass. We arrived at 5 of a 7:30 mass so that we could have the best seats in the house. I brought my kindle so that I could use the time to read. The mass was inspiring and our last group dinner topped off a great camino.
We did have a two hour walking tour Saturday morning as part of our guided program. Saw the market which operates 6 days a week. People come for all there fresh food including produce, meats, cheeses, etc.
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