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PILGRIMAGE: CAMINO PRIMITIVO, DAY 20, LIRES – MUXIA
Until the evening, heavy mist covered the coastline to Muxia. I was so thankful for that. Often the path went through Eucalyptus forests, the most common tree along the coast and through lush, green vegetation. Crossing the river on a new bridge built in 2011 Until then, pilgrims had to cross on stones laid down in the river. Mulleins (in German Königskerze, which means candle of the king) Well providing refreshing drinking water Bottom part of a horreo (granary) Muxia is located on the Costa da Morte, the coast of Death. The name refers to the many shipwrecks along the coast. The last was in 2002, when an oil tank was leaking 70 000 liter of oil into the Atlantic. … Continue reading
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PILGRIMAGE: CAMINO PRIMITIVO, DAY 19, FISTERRE –LIRES
It was hard to leave the albergue this morning. I was very tempted to stay one more night – but then, I would have been pressed for time and I still had to deal with my knee problem. I left late. The temperature was climbing up to nearly 104 Fahrenheit, with often no shade. It was a mistake. But the route was spectacular. It was recommended by the author of my guidebook, Raimung Joos, whom I met just by coincidence in Santiago. I followed his recommendation and did not regret it. Last house at the beach of Fisterre A donkey being shaved The way between Fisterre and Muxia is walked in both directions. Therefore, the … Continue reading
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PILGRIMAGE: CAMINO PRIMITIVO, DAY 18, SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA – FISTERRE
In Celtic times and even before, Cape Finisterre was considered the “end of the world” and a major cultic place. Often the medieval pilgrims continued their pilgrimage to Cape Finisterre. At the coast, they collected the scallop as evidence that they had walked the entire Camino to the end of the world. Five years ago, I walked that extra 54 miles with my daughter. This time I only hiked the last eight miles to Fisterre. People helping a pilgrim to find the way More old stone walls Soon I walked along the coast and had a spectacular view to Cape Finisterre and the town Fisterre. … Continue reading
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PILGRIMAGE: CAMINO PRIMITIVO, DAYS 16 – 17, MONTE DO GOZO – SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
The history of Santiago de Compostela is closely connected with the “discovery” of the burial ground of St. James in 825. However, this place had high cultic relevance already 3000 years ago and was used as a cultic place by Celtic and Roman people. Besides Jerusalem and Rome, Santiago is one of the most important Christian pilgrimage sites. Nowadays, most of the pilgrims walk for different reasons. Walking into the town Monastery San Martiño Pinario My memory of Santiago from five years ago was not good – too many people, too much confusion. I was not looking forward to my arrival. However, it turned out to be different. This time, I saw the harmony and beauty of the town. Every step brought a new surprise, a new viewpoint. The angles of the buildings constantly changed; there was movement in the stability of this heavy rock. Many musicians played at different places and corners – often they played the bagpipe, … Continue reading
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PILGRIMAGE: CAMINO PRIMITIVO, DAY 15, RAS – MONTE DEL GOZO
Although my knee wanted a rest, I did not want to stay in one of the many albergue for a whole day. There was a pull forward, a stream, in which I was swimming like all the other pilgrims. Also, the place I stayed overnight was unpleasant and I was happy that I could leave it in the morning. In general, the villages I passed were nice and well kept. However, often the path was on the street. Another pair of shoes left on the way Oak forest overgrown with evergreens … Continue reading
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PILGRIMAGE: CAMINO PRIMITIVO, DAY 14, MELIDE – RAS
Already in early morning, masses of pilgrims where pushing forward toward Santiago. I had to let go of the solitude of the past two weeks. But a different energy replaced the silence and peacefulness – it was the energy of many joyful, open- hearted, happy people. The pilgrims came from all over the world. I was very surprised to see so many Asian people, especially Koreans. Five years ago, I met only one Asian, a Japanese pilgrim. Leaving Melide in the early morning Morning light on a chapel in Melide Entrance portal of the Romanesque church Santa Maria … Continue reading
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PILGRIMAGE: CAMINO PRIMITIVO, DAY 13, SAN ROMÁN DE RETORTA – MELIDE
The beauty and solitude of the Camino Primitivo was embracing me this day with every step. In the morning, the path followed the original Roman road up a hill. Here, the mist touched the silvery leaves of young Eucalyptus trees and a distinct smell of minty pine filled the air. Although I walked alone, I felt connected with the millions of people of the past walking on this road. A magical silence surrounded me. Roman road Hórreo Interesting pattern done by a spider on it’s web Hórreo … Continue reading
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PILGRIMAGE: CAMINO PRIMITIVE, DAY 12, LUGO – SAN ROMÁN DA RETORTA
Leaving the town through the Puerta de Santiago, the way leads to a Roman bridge over the river Miño and follows most of the time the Roman road. Unfortunately, it is an asphalt street now. Roman bridge over the river Miño A peregrino filling his water bottle at a fountain A backpack and a carryon at the same time – with the many asphalt roads, it makes even a little sense…… In Galicia, there are crosses everywhere. Every hórreo (granary) has a cross on the roof. Crosses were used to ward off evil spirits. … Continue reading
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PILGRIMAGE: CAMINO PRIMITIVO, DAY 11, OCÁDAVO-BALEIRA – LUGO
The heavy mist which covered the town during the night quickly lifted up and the day became cloudless and clear again. Often, the path followed a tiny asphalt road, luckily with no traffic on it. The first rest I took was at the Capilla del Carmen, a little chapel in the middle of a gorgeous oak forest with many picnic tables underneath. I was the only person there. Water fountain at the Capilla del Carmen Soon I came to a pair of shoes on a trail marker. I knew the shoes – they belonged to the pilgrim Gabriel. The bottom of one shoe was almost totally worn off with a big hole in the sole. It was to me as if Gabriel himself was standing on the column and sending his greetings to the passing pelegrinos. When I passed a barn, an old man started to talk with me. He invited me into his barn where he had exhibited hundreds of little very primitive carved figurines. He spoke some German. I was so touched by his effort to create something that I bought 2 little things. A third creation he gave to me as a present. In the town of Vilabade, the beer company Estrella Galicia was using the Camino for a clever advertisement. … Continue reading
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PILGRIMAGE: CAMINO PRIMITIVO, DAY 10, FONSAGRADA – OCÁDAVO-BALEIRA
It was already the 4th day that the path was above the clouds, alternating in a constant up and down between 3000 and 4000 feet. Deep green ravines, healthy forests and meadows, hamlets and ruins of former hospices made this over 1000-year-old path into a magical experience. The last mountain pass on the Camino Primitivo before Santiago, the Alto de Fontaneira (3070 feet), allowed the view to a row of windmills on the distant mountain range. A thick layer of clouds covers the valleys. Clouds in the valley and windmills on the distant mountain range … Continue reading
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