Get ready for the wonderful feeling of contemplating the Cathedral of Santiago. From the 9th mile you can begin to see the Cathedral towers for the first time. You will cross part of the city after reaching the Monte do Gozo, the Fontiñas neighborhood and San Pedro street. You will notice how a spark of joy begins to be felt in your stomach with every step you take. As you walk, you can't help but smile while you feel the splendor of reaching the finish line in Plaza del Obradoiro and looking at the Cathedral.
We ate breakfast at 7am. When we were ready to go, it had not begun to light yet, so we waited a quarter of a day before we left. The first part of the trip went through woods and with some rises - when we met the first cafes it was too early to stop for a rest, but it meant that we walked about 9 km before the first stop where we drank a cappuccino. We now passed close to the airport, which was built at no time without regard to the Camino - probably before it was a tourist magnet. Went a short stretch along the fence at the end of the runway. After 15 km we rested our feet - off with boots and socks and on our Havaianas while we ate an ice cream.
Almost promoted - only 21 km / approx. 5.5 t! But first goal is Lavacolla where pilgrims are doing the traditional laundry before the goal of Santiago de Compostela. The tall eucalyptus trees forms the road to Monte del Gozo (368m). From this "joy mountain" you can see on a clear day the sprouts on your goal - the cathedral of Santiago! From here it goes downhill to the city. fantastic architecture and a magnificent atmosphere flow through this cultural and spiritual highligh
The last 21 km to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.
After a short walk, we came to Monte do Gozo, a viewpoint from which we could see the cathedral of Santiago in the distance. On the top is a memorial of the pope's visit in 1992.
Now it was the last 4 km. We entered the new part of Santiago with industry and residential district. Long from the middle. Gradually, the city changed its character - we approached the old town. Went through pilgrimage at 14:00 and there were the cathedral and the surrounding old palaces. Absolutely magnificent. During the day we had become a lot of hikers - along the way we talked to a Danish couple from Viborg who had also started in Sarria. We recognized many as we had met before - someone we had eaten breakfast with there very first place we stayed - others we had met every single day since the start.
In Santiago we walked around and looked around the cathedral area, but decided to find the hotel so quickly. It was as expected the pure luxury we were supposed to stay at - more luxury than expected because we had been upgraded to a suite - a living room with sofa and views of the cathedral and a bedroom with a huge bed. We really needed a bath and some clean clothes. Jessie called Gitte and had a nice chat with her. Before we went back to town to get our Pilgrims Certificate (Campostela). There were many others who should also have - we stood in line for one and a half hours before our trip. Now sat at a cafe at the cathedral and watched the many people. Went back to the hotel where we ate Pizza in the most beautiful summer evening before we walked up to our rooms at 21:45. The day was over and we went tired in bed
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