Our Camino wasn't totally finished till we had visited km "Zero" . the "End of the Earth" ... Finisterre. Our bodies and spirits said we were finished at Santiago so it was jump a bus for the winding and beautiful 2 hr trip which we did on yet another sunny,blue sky day .
It was magical following the coast through small inlet villages and beautifull sandy beaches I've got to say . when we arrived it was drop our luggage at our accommodation and make our way 3km further to the lighthouse and Km zero. More walking and uphill at that but wow...what beautiful scenery...the Atlantic ocean...bay of Biscay? at its calmest...fishing boats chugging back into port,sailing boats silhouetted against the horizon..again lost for words!
So down to the point..the End of the Earth as its name implies. Here the tradition is to wait till sunset and burn some of your old gear..evidence around that this is still practised though the authorities have painted stencils encouraging pilgrims to "Make love don't burn"☺
After the mandatory photos It was back to Finisterre to enjoy some time on its fabulous beach...white sand and all. Fantastic seeing tourists & pilgrims ( the ones with tan marks where socks were) all enjoying the sun and sand . ..unfortunately the sea was just a little too cold for a swim.
We finished the day as we had dreamt of all those months ago with a seafood paella and vino Blanco dinner sitting across from the boat harbour full of beautiful fishing boats....so there is only one thing left as I sit on the balcony overlooking the sea is a nice sunset! Ah beautiful Finisterre..it was short but oh so sweet.
Back to Santiago tomorrow for more of the Camino magic with Anita's birthday and the feast of St James to enjoy on the same day.
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