El Camino de Santiago

Even though it was in the back of my mind all year long to walk the Camino, I only decided to do it at the last minute. It seemed fitting to transition from almost 9 months of adventure to "going home" by walking the pilgrim's path taken by millions before me.  It was one of the highlights of the year! And a wonderful way to transition. I only walked the last 100 km over 5 days (full path is 800 km over about a month). I met some wonderful people along the way. Even the ones I tried to avoid turned out to be the best teachers! 

I could post a hundred beautiful pictures of the walk as each day was glorious. Here are a few. 

The final destination is Santiago. Usually the Cathedral for the Pilgrim's Mass. It was pretty spectacular. The cathedral has the largest thurible in the world and it swings across the side naves almost hitting the roof. Amazing! 

Finally, I took a bus to Finisterre which was once believed to be the end of the earth. Pagan pilgrims would travel here in days gone by, and the folklore is that they would burn their clothes and jump in the ocean. I didn't part take in the ancient ritual. Nevertheless, it was a beautiful setting to end my trip! The End of the World!