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[QUOTE="WestKirsty, post: 1092648, member: 53670"] Day 9: Ponte Ulla to Santiago de Compostela The last day. It was a foggy start to the morning down in the valley. But as has been the case for much of this walk, the weather only added to experience. [ATTACH alt="IMG_20230105_094528.jpg"]139058[/ATTACH] [ATTACH alt="IMG_20230105_095310.jpg"]139059[/ATTACH] Shortly after leaving Ponte Ulla the trails heads up and soon I was above the fog and under beautiful blue skies. I couldn't have asked for better weather today, cool and crisp. I got my first glimpse of Pico Sacro early on this morning and it was beckoning; the weather was just too perfect to miss the view from the top. I headed off the Camino for the detour. The approach is relatively gentle, if you follow the roads, but it is a bit steep at the top. However, you are rewarded for your efforts with extensive views all around. I got my first glimpse of the Cathedral in Santiago, some 15km away still. And in the other direction, Monte de Faro, where snow was falling just a few days ago. If you get to this point and the weather is good - and you've still got some energy in your legs - it's a worthwhile detour. One final summit, one final challenge before the destination. [ATTACH alt="IMG_20230105_111451.jpg"]139060[/ATTACH] [ATTACH alt="IMG_20230105_111418.jpg"]139061[/ATTACH] After Pico Sacro it's a straightforward path to Santiago. I appreciated this today as it meant time to just savour the journey, the joy of walking. As it's the 5th of January the city was getting prepped for arrival of the 3 Kings when I arrived. I went quickly to check in at Hospedería San Martin where I had reserved a Pilgrim room. I was told that the floor for pilgrims is closed just now and asked if I was ok with a better room but at the same rate. Yet another gift from this Camino. Back at the plaza I could see the parade starting - the Kings were arriving! They had tables put out offering free churros con chocolate for all and the party was in full swing. What a way to end a Camino. [ATTACH alt="IMG_20230105_182952.jpg"]139062[/ATTACH] I've got a free day tomorrow here and hope to see the Botafumeiro swing and then I'll head home Saturday morning. It's been an extraordinary journey that has exceeded all expectations. The route is varied, and stunning in parts. I met more pilgrims than I thought I would but those connections mean so much to me now, in light of the challenges faced along the way. There were more pilgrims about the first few days but several had to end their journey early and there was really just one other on the same itinerary as me. I walked the majority of the Camino alone and the space to myself in this wonderful part of the world was welcome. [/QUOTE]
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