Santiago de Compostela I was keen to go to the pilgrims mass at noon. I arrived at the cathedral 45 minutes early and it was already packed as it is a holy day today. Fortunately, I managed to find one of the last few seats available and once again, it was a special occasion including the swinging of the botafumeiro. I sat outside at the bar as pilgrims continued to arrive and had a nice conversation with German man who was recently made redundant, walked the ...

Sigueiro to Santiago de Compostela I walked the last 16kms on my own this morning and I enjoyed being in the Camino 'zone'. As the sun shone through the forest, I took off outer layers of clothing and put on 'The Way' music to get me into the rhythm. There is a sense of anticipation as you reach the outskirts of the city as pilgrims from England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland have done, walking this route over the centuries. The solitude of the morning in the f...

Santiago Once again, a forecast of 100% chance of rain. Santiago in the heavy rain is now a familiar scene as people hurry along the old streets between shops and bars. At noon, a final opportunity to attend the Pilgrim's mass which was wonderful as always and had the butafumeiro ceremony. It always brings a tear to my eyes. And so, after another trip to our favourite tapas bar and wine bar, it is time to get a taxi to the airport and say once again, 'Buen Camino...