30/5 Monday Santiago Having found my way from the bus station to the Last Stamp Albergue on Sunday evening it was straight to bed. Monday’s plan was a little gift shopping and a rooftop tour of the Cathedral which I’d been advised was very worthwhile for the views and architecture. The receptionist at the Albergue had recommended a couple of shops where I might find Noah some kind of superhero t-shirt. I headed away from the old centre to the first which di...

28 -29/5 Saturday and Sunday Finisterre 7kmSaturday the sun was shining and I had precious time to relax. Being at Albergue Do Sol helps as it's the most laid-back place I've stayed. I had a wander round town, found the tourist office and got my Finisterre Certificate and then had coffee in a quirky bar - A Galeria. A little later I headed for a small, sheltered beach just at the south end of town where I swam and relaxed before heading to the harbour to eat. A...

27/5 Lires to Finisterre 20km Yesterday morning I decided to go off piste again taking the coastal path with 1600ft of ascent and descent.A good choice as the views were spectacular again although I did wander off the route accidentally occasionally. Other than dodging a guided German group I had the morning paths from Lires to Praia de Rostro beach, near Castrexe, to myself. I took my first early lunch break at the north end and then walked the beach of about ...

26/5 Thursday Turiñán Peninsular and back to Lires circa 15km In Muxia I learned there was a long coastal walk, 200km along the “Coast of Death”. Some of the detail confirmed it ran parallel to the Camino here but always very close to the coast. It included the Touriñán peninsula, near here, which is Spain’s most westerly mainland point. The trail actually runs around the peninsula and then to Lires so I decided on a day to explore, taking a taxi out...

25/5 Wednesday Muxia to Lires 13kmI spent a couple of days winding down in Muxia. I probably did what most peregrinos do - wandered along the coast, had a swim, went up to the headland for sunset. Tanya arrived on my first full day and we had a spaghetti carbonara cookery lesson from three Italian guys. Slightly chaotic in a cramped kitchen with them all getting involved. Still the result was pretty good! This morning I set out looking forward to three more day...