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Camino de Santiago – Days 38-43: The Last 100 km

This is it. The last 100 km of my Camino. Except for the extra 100 km I did immediately after that because apparently I just hadn’t had enough yet, but that will come in another post. This section was almost like a different Camino in itself. The massive influx of pilgrims made for a new…

Camino de Santiago – Days 32-37: Cruz de Ferro to Sarria

Day 32: Cruz de Ferro → Molinaseca (17.19 km) As I walked away from the iron cross I felt lighter. I was able to let myself enjoy my surroundings again.The young rays of sunlight revealed mountains covered in beautiful yellow, purple, and white flowers with little butterflies flitting around them. For the first time in…

Camino de Santiago – Days 28-32: León to Cruz de Ferro

Day 28: León → Villar de Mazarife (20.95 km) I started walking in the early light, when the only people out are the pilgrims and the street sweepers. I felt strong in my new shoes. The shells and arrows leading out of the city weren’t always obvious and sometimes I didn’t see the next one…