I have officially completed 901kms on foot! Today I walked the final 28kms to Muxia (pronounced moo-SHE-ah). This seaside fishing town is best known for its church built on the rocky shore. (Spoiler alert) If you watched the film ‘The Way’, this is the church where the dad spread the son’s ashes at the end of the film.
Interestingly the church was struck by lightning on Christmas Day in 2013, but has been pretty much rebuilt since then. Coincidence? I think not.
Thinking back over the Camino, it has been an incredible, uplifting, humbling, growing experience. My friend Marco said it best when he said,”It costs a lot; Not in terms of money, but in time, privacy, dedication, physical and emotional energy. But anyone can do it!”.
The best thing about the Camino is that it transcends culture, race, religion, age, and language and just becomes people supporting each other in a common direction. I think the world would be a very different place is all political leaders had to walk the Camino prior to being sworn into office.
I have one more day here, then I fly to Rome for my RobO reunion. Stay tuned for more blog posts. Possible upcoming titles: “Absence makes the heart grow fonder” or “Olson Rome-mance”!
TTSOL
Dawn,
Your journey has been such an uplifting inspiration. I am so grateful to be able to share a bit of your experience.
Tracy