Well, leave it to us to change it up a bit. Today, we were the first ones up at the albergue. Since we were the only ones in that room, lights on! Had a petit desayuno while the other pilgrims slowly arose. On the road before 8:00. This morning's walk was very peaceful, serene and so enjoyable (in saying that, I overlook the hundreds of barking dogs we passed throughout the day). But in the forefront of our thoughts we realized this was the last day of walking on an almost 1000 kilometer journey. So hard to fathom. Like many other days, we had special moments like the sheep herder who stopped to talk to us and wish us a Buen Camino. But as we neared Muxia we thought we would be retracing our steps along the shoreline but the path took us to the opposite side of the peninsula where we arrived at a small beach. We ditched our mochillas and shoes and headed straight for the ocean. Can't begin to describe the emotions. After playing on the beach awhile we walked to the village and found our albergue and ditched our packs. We decided to go ahead and eat before doing our afternoon rituals. The place where we had eaten the amazing paella meal two years ago was right around the corner so we decided to return. Knew we would get a great meal and we were not disappointed. Wasn't planning on getting the same meal and we didn't. We got the "clean" seafood rice dish (whatever that means) without the lobster. So so so good!! And enough for four people. Saw the proprietor of the restaurant and showed him the picture we took there two years ago. He got his mother out of the kitchen to take a look. A fun time. Washed, rested and then roamed the town a bit. Saw some peregrino friends from weeks ago. Later in the evening we went to the point. It was a bit cloudy and windy but it cleared enough for us to go climb out on the giant rocks and watch the sunset. Un lugar especial.
Feeling proud of my parents today. That paella looks awesome.
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