I can see Santiago...almost

scruffy1 · Nov 10, 2015

0430 and dozens of pilgrims were already up. Such a ruckus of shuffle-bumping in the dark, rustles and bustles with far too many plastic bags , great excitement of course. Everyone dying to see Santiago at sunrise or in the early morning light. Lazybones me just crossing Monte Gozo a-n-d Santiago is still lost in the morning mist and fog. There is something mythical/mystical about floating through the clouds after weeks and more of walking so many People had their hearts set on a bright sunny entrance. Will just have to do it all over again!

wayfarer · Nov 10, 2015

Congrats again scruffy, enjoy Santiago.

Peter Fransiscus · Nov 10, 2015

scruffy1 said:
0430 and dozens of pilgrims were already up. Such a ruckus of shuffle-bumping in the dark, rustles and bustles with far too many plastic bags , great excitement of course. Everyone dying to see Santiago at sunrise or in the early morning light. Lazybones me just crossing Monte Gozo a-n-d Santiago is still lost in the morning mist and fog. There is something mythical/mystical about floating through the clouds after weeks and more of walking so many People had their hearts set on a bright sunny entrance. Will just have to do it all over again!

Concratulations scruffy , well done and enjoy Santiago.
Wish you well , Peter.

alexwalker · Nov 10, 2015

A great day, no matter what weather: Congratulations and enjoy. Envy... I shall think of you today!

Al the optimist · Nov 10, 2015

Welcome to what is for many of us our second home. Though some might say where they live is the second one? well done again. Enjoy your rewards.

cathy uyede · Nov 10, 2015

scruffy1 said:
0430 and dozens of pilgrims were already up. Such a ruckus of shuffle-bumping in the dark, rustles and bustles with far too many plastic bags , great excitement of course. Everyone dying to see Santiago at sunrise or in the early morning light. Lazybones me just crossing Monte Gozo a-n-d Santiago is still lost in the morning mist and fog. There is something mythical/mystical about floating through the clouds after weeks and more of walking so many People had their hearts set on a bright sunny entrance. Will just have to do it all over again!

It's Magical! Congratulations for a job well done...enjoy the mass in Santiago, the pilgrims, I can't wait for my turn..
(April 29th 2016).

angus55morrison · Nov 10, 2015

scruffy1 said:
0430 and dozens of pilgrims were already up. Such a ruckus of shuffle-bumping in the dark, rustles and bustles with far too many plastic bags , great excitement of course. Everyone dying to see Santiago at sunrise or in the early morning light. Lazybones me just crossing Monte Gozo a-n-d Santiago is still lost in the morning mist and fog. There is something mythical/mystical about floating through the clouds after weeks and more of walking so many People had their hearts set on a bright sunny entrance. Will just have to do it all over again!

Soak it up like a sponge,Buen Camino

Cornelius · Nov 10, 2015

Congratulations Scruffy1! This spring I arrived at Monte Gozo at last light and saw the sun setting over Santiago - a very different experience to yours. The Pope John Paul II monument was surrounded by 2 coach loads of uniformed pilgrims who were being despatched by their guide to walk the final couple of kilometres to the cathedral. I was (somewhat) tired and emotional after a 40km day and hadn't the heart (or the legs) to accompany them that night and completed the following day. Whether our journey has been long or short Mount Joy lives up to its name. Say one for me to Santiago. Buen Camino!

Saint Mike II · Nov 10, 2015

Well done Scruffy! Unfortunately with the construction of an apartment building the view from the Mount of Joy ( Monte Gozo) is no longer really worth the time (imho) or effort.

I, like Cornelius, found the place overcrowded with bus-pilgrims who were more intent on getting their photos taken in front of the JPII memorial than trying to understand what those of us who had walked or ridden for 700 or KM, who wanted 5 or 10 minutes to reflect on the past 3 or 4 weeks.

domigee · Nov 10, 2015

Well done, enjoy !

Devon Mike · Nov 30, 2015

I loved the first sighting of the Cathedral 3 miles away from Monte de Gozo. This was the view at sunrise on 20th June this year....

wayfarer · Nov 30, 2015

Devon Mike said:
I loved the first sighting of the Cathedral 3 miles from Monte de Gozo. This was the view at sunrise on 20th June this year....

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I did not see these statues either time I entered Santiago as the path to them was not well marked or sign posted, maybe next time.

SYates · Nov 30, 2015

wayfarer said:
I did not see these statues either time I entered Santiago as the path to them was not well marked or sign posted, maybe next time.

The same happened to me last year! You are in good company ;-) SY

Devon Mike · Nov 30, 2015

You cannot see them from the Camino, but where you reach the big monument on the left (photo below), you need to turn off left and head down the path through the field to the back road. Cross the road at the parking area then follow the path up to the statues.

wayfarer · Nov 30, 2015

Thank you Mike.

jennie · Nov 30, 2015

Devon Mike said:
You cannot see them from the Camino, but where you reach the big monument on the left (photo below), you need to turn off left and head down the path through the field to the back road. Cross the road at the parking area then follow the path up to the statues.View attachment 22645

thanks for that info mike,i will try to remember for (fingers crossed)for the next time,

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