We left Muxia yesterday after a memorable 2 days as the place really got to us. The church on the edge if the Atlantic with sea crashing around it was literally awesome. Caught the Pilgrims bus back to Santiago and checked into a grim hotel called the Nest. That aside being back here again feels great and we have explored more of the city than ever before. We retraced our steps from 5 years ago which brought back great memories. Ate bereberechos which are clams...

Stayed last night at Premier Inn in Stansted which worked out well. Good flight today and now back after 5 years in Santiago de Compostela - and it feels great. Had 1st Camino moment when asking at our hotel where we could buy some walking poles and the receptionist produced 2 pairs for us to have. Apparently lots of people leave them in the Hotel after their walk. Off to fish restaurant tonight close by and then start tomorrow on our 1st leg of the Camino Finist...

We had a late night enjoying the lively night life in Santiago and had a lie in and late breakfast. Our batteries are definately running on empty today as our bodies have given up. We went to the pilgrim mass today which we missed yesterday and it was a really good experience. The atmosphere was so friendly and everyone was singing at full volume. The cathedral is not as spectacular inside as others we have seen but still impressive. But the scale of it on the o...

1pm Saturday June 2nd we finally crossed the finish line at the Cathedral in Santiago de Compostela! It has taken us 36 days to complete the 500 miles which includes two days off & we have walked every single step. The hardest task was having to carry our 8kg backpacks all way across this most fantastic country. But we have done it and it feels amazing. The picture is not the most flattering as it rained for most of the day but that was how we arrived at t...