I walk while our leafy suburb, for the most part, sleeps. I just hear the sound of my footfall on the path, the gentle patter of the rain on the tree leafs overhead and birdsong. You may wonder what I am doing out pounding the pavements at ridiculous o’clock, but as usual there is a story…or in this case two stories.
Tomorrow I leave for Santiago de Compostela and something of a rematch. For those of you who have been following me you will know that I have some unfinished Camino business from last year with my foreshortened efforts to complete the Camino Portuguese. And so when asked by a friend to walk the Camino from Santiago to Finisterre (or Fisterra), on the coast and what the Romans thought was ‘the end of the world’, I jumped at the chance to have a new Camino story.
The route takes us West out of Santiago, the 87km to the coastal town of Finisterre and beyond to Cape Finisterre. Many pilgrims will walk the distance in just 3 days but we are taking a more leisurely approach and will spread it out over 3 full days and 2 half days of walking. My friend is preparing to climb a major mountain later in the Summer and will be carrying a considerably heavier backpack than normal for her training, rather her than me!
The other reason I am walking with determination and focus in the wee small hours will be for another day. But I hope you will follow along over the week ahead as I share the next chapter in my Camino story.
Liebe Cathrine,
viel, viel Spaß . ♀️
Ich wäre gern dabei.
LG JO
Buen Camino Catherine. Stay well and healthy, and enjoy the journey. Looking forward to hearing of your adventures. Thank you for including us in your travels. xxx
Thanks Heidi, and to you too
Dear Kate, I was surprised reading about your plans – but I think it’s fabulous!
Wish you lots of love and a safe walk.
And I hope you’ll find what you’re looking for – that the “unfinished business ” will be resolved at the end.
Take good care of you – blessings and love
Sabine
Thanks Sabine, I thought you knew this was planned.
Buen Camino! Catherine, so happy to hear of your
short gentle walk… Life is a “Camino”! Love your walking the unknown
with new shoes & spirit! Walking with you! ❤️. Go well! Nita
Thanks Nita,
Best of luck Catherine. It’s such a beautiful place. Enjoy it all.
Mary
xxxx
Thanks Mary
I’ll be following! Have an amazing experience and be safe xx
Thanks Vanessa…getting very excited now, as I pack my rucksack.
Hi Catherine, I am glad you are not going to push too hard for the sake of your feet and hip. This sounds a marvellous walk and I look forward to hearing how you get on.
We are on the ferry to England today for an adventure in the car. A wedding in somerset followed by a wedding in The Highlands.
I am taking my bike – it’s time I got back on and got a bit fitter – I really lost condition whilst protecting my hand.
Do I take it Christoph is not joining you on your walk?
Much love as always Ninaxx
Hi Nina, have a fabulous trip, looking forward to hearing all about it. Glad to hear you are back in training. Christof is staying home to mind the house this week, but he will be with in spirit. Cx