After a restful sleep in the peaceful setting of Pazo De Galegos we enjoyed a delicious breakfast and set off for the day. We had only 16 km left until reaching our destination of Santiago de Compostela so this was our final day of walking. Feeling very lucky to have another day with partial sun and no rain - sure lifted our spirits and helped to make the walk much more enjoyable.
A cat came out to greet us during our walk. Perhaps she is used to pilgrims because she was very friendly.
Another playground! Must stop to try out the tire swing.
The city behind us is Santiago de Compostela - the largest city we have seen since Ourense.
A quick stop to rest our weary feet. Definitely in the city now and not far from our destination!
Arrived at last!!! Behind the kids is the Catedral de Santiago de Compostela, the culmination of the Camino de Santiago. Inside the cathedral lie the remains of St. James, a biblical apostle. As far back as the Middle Ages the first pilgrims traveled many miles to pay homage to the remains of St. James which gave rise to the Camino, also known as the Way of St. James.
Most pilgrims travel from much farther away then Ourense but families traveling together are a rarity, as confirmed by the staff issuing the Camino certificates. So even though we hadn't gone that far, we survived the elements, found our way through back roads and woods in a foreign country, and had an unforgettable family bonding experience. What an adventure!
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