Santiago de Compostela to Muros to Finisterre to Muxia to Santiago de Compostela
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Today we took a bus tour to Finisterre and Muxia. We were going to take the bus to Finisterre and then walk 45 minutes to the cape, walk back and then take the bus back. But when we learned about the bus tour offer to pilgrims for just a few Euros more, it is a no-brainer. Our enthusiasm for walking has been turned off at Santiago and it is very hard to turn it back on again. The only way would have been to continue walking right after our arrival.
The bus tour went to many more places than just us taking the bus. It went along the coast of death; one explanation being the rough weather in the area forcing ships to go too close to the coast and wrecked by the rocks before modern navigation. It was the first time we travelled in a vehicle in a month and it felt fast. We visited the lighthouse at Finisterre and the rock where the pilgrims burnt their clothing to cleanse themselves. Burning stuff is no longer allowed but we saw a couple pairs of charred sneakers. We had seafood lunch at Finisterre but I think it is not that good. The food didn't feel as fresh as it should be even the seafood market is just across from the plaza. We also went to Muxia. We didn't know but Muxia was the final destination in Martin Sheen's walk in the movie 'The Way'.
We saw a few familiar faces today too. It is a small world. On the bus near Negreira, we saw the Japanese gentleman, who shared the room with us in Monte del Gozo, walking. And we greeted him as he walked by after we arrived at our first stop, Ponte Maceira. At Finisterre, we also saw the Scotsman who we have seen along the way for more than a week. Also during lunch at Finisterre, we saw the French Canadian father and daughter I mentioned before. They took the bus to Finisterre.
Our day started early as we had to walk from the albergue to the hotel that we will be in for the next two days to drop off our backpacks for storage. Then we have to get to the meeting point for the bus tour. Fortunately, they are all within 15-minute walking distance and we did find out where they all are yesterday.
The hotel is not spectacular but is luxurious compared to the albergues. We used shampoo the first time in over a month. We didn't have to dress before coming out of the shower stall. We can eat in our room. What luxury!
Finisterre from afar
Muros
Waterfall at Ezaro
Finisterre
Muxia
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