A Day On A Path
Entry back to the US requires a negative PCR test no matter how many vaccinations you’ve had (I’ve had three).
I used an eMed Home kit that I’d ordered from Amazon before I left. You connect with a person who watches what you do via your phone. My test is negative as you can see in the photo.
October 24: Bus – Finisterre to Santiago
October 25: Train – Santiago to Madrid
October 26: Plane – Madrid to Home
Just when I was having an internal dialogue with you about having no blisters, no shin splints, no sprains, no tendinitis, and NO FALLS – I fell. About 3km from my hotel.
Luckily, I fell on my rear. 😉
Here’s what I said to John:
Had my first fall. A very steep descent with tiny, loose gravel, so walked on the granite siding bricks. Worked fine until I hit a slightly muddy slick spot. Fell on my rear. My pack has a folded pullover fleece, folded rain jacket and poncho, so it protected my back and kept the back of my head from hitting full force. I’m fine. I was about 10 feet from the bottom of the hill.
A perfect day for a perfect walk (as long as I don’t count the fall or walking 2 km past my hotel). Photos and such soon. My boots are off and won’t be on again until I’m on a trail at home. Bus and taxi are my friends!
Stage Four of Four of Camino Finisterre
Stage Forty-three of my entire Camino
Today I finish my Camino by walking to the end of the known world. (According to the ancient Romans)
And according to the Grateful Dead, What a long strange trip it’s been!
Love short days!
He started walking from his home and has walked 2,000 kilometers.
The Camino de Santiago has existed for over 1000 years and dates back to the 8th Century when the remains of St James the Apostle were first discovered in Northern Spain. It is believed that St James preached the Gospel in present day Galicia and on return to Jerusalem he was beheaded by King Herod in 44AD. (Wiki)
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camino_de_Santiago
The cathedral is the reputed burial place of Saint James the Great, the apostle of Jesus Christ. It is also one of the only three remaining churches in the world built over the tomb of an apostle of Jesus, the other two being St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City and St. Thomas Cathedral Basilica, Chennai in India. Wiki.
| Groundbreaking | 1075 |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1211 |