Got the bus back to Santiago first thing in the morning because I needed to go and pick up some stuff that was being stored and the place was only open till 2. Branden and Shae came with me and we hung out a bit and had something to eat. I met with a couple …
Day 2at the Foxhouse
Slept in today. The bed was so comfy. It was a cloud! I was first up and went downstairs and poached some fresh farm eggs. Even had Vegemite toast! Walked into next town through a gum tree forest, along the edge of a beautiful river. Scenery was absolutely stunning. Branden and I went to the …
The Little Foxhouse
This place is a 'post Camino Retreat'. Google it if you want to know more. I can't be bothered explaining, but it is a tiny B&B not far from Muxia. I'm sharing the attic bedroom with Branden and her 16 year old son (Americans). Having a few days here and it is heaven on a …
Finisterre
The trip isn't over till you go to Finisterre. Running out of time, so we caught the bus and walked out to the point where the lighthouse is. People burn their clothes there and cleanse themselves in the ocean, but I was happy just to go and sit for a moment, contemplating my achievement. It …
Reaching Santiago
I haven't posted for a few days because I was so busy. I met up with Gerard again for the last part of our trip-wanted to walk into Santiago together. Stayed in some amazing places, but I have just realized that I didn't take many photos. The last 100 kms was quite different. Most of …
Walked on my own today. I met some interesting characters, but enjoyed a stroll through the gum trees. Sorry it isn't raining so the smell would be better, but I hung a sprig of blue gum leaves on my backpack, and as the straps rubbed on it, it released the smell of home. I also …
The Pilgrimage
Well today was full of surprises. I have to say I am completely over the Germans! They are everywhere and they treat this as a race. They get up BEFORE dawn, wake everyone else and then leave us in an exhausted heap. Even staying in a hotel doesn't stop their noise. There was a whole …
A Nothing Day Really
Didn't walk very far today and I found I was walking slowly. I don't want this to end! I'm staying in a hotel tonight. It is really ordinary, slightly out of town and there is nothing much to see or do here. At least they have a laundry so I can wash my stinky clothes. …
So Frigging Hot Again!
Today was a harder day. I'm now installed in a magnificently restored mid eighteenth century farm house in the middle of nowhere. I got going really late this morning so I ended up walking in the heat of the day. Stupid thing to do! A lot of it was along the road with no …
My 60th birthday Day
Started out early today, reluctantly leaving Samos. It would be one of my favourite places so far. I am on my own again, so nobody knows it's my birthday, which is fine with me. I don't want a fuss! By the time I get home, it will be long gone and everyone will have forgotten …
Margaret Caffyn 