‘Camino Frances’
A Rua to Santiago - 23 km (14.4 miles)
Day 5: A Rua - Lavacolla - Santiago
With the final overnight‘s stay whilst en route, at the Hotel O Pino, this stage becomes eventually more urban in character as both the airport and the suburbs of Santiago approach. Initially passing through delightful peaceful woodland, forest paths morph into hard path and road and the hustle and bustle of commuter traffic and city life becomes all apparent. Heading down from Monte Gozo into outer Santiago, the old historic town lies 4km ahead and at its heart the Praza do Obradoiro, the ‘golden‘ square of Santiago. Viewing the great Cathedral, whilst arriving at the end of this great physical journey, allows more than a moment to reflect on the personal purpose or spiritual introspection of this journey‘s undertaking ….and then happily share in celebration with fellow peregrinos, both the triumph and relief of getting there!
Buen Camino….
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