There are a few things Pilgrims traditionally do when their walk on the Camino comes to an end:
• Go behind the high alter at Santiago Cathedral and embrace the statue of St. James. This is way cooler than it sounds. The Cathedral opened at seven a.m. yesterday and we were there for our hugs. Also whispered a special prayer in the saint's ear😄 • Attend Pilgrims mass where they read the countries the Pilgrims arrived from the previous day. I cheered on the inside when they listed that Pilgrims from Canada had walked from St. Jean Pied du Port. • Witness the swinging of the Botafumeiro. They don’t do this every day so we were really fortunate. This is one one the largest incense burners in the world. It weighs about 80kg and takes about 8 men pulling on the ropes to swing it. The smoke really puffs out the sides and it is reported to go up to 68 km/h. I clapped right out loud with excitement when this sailed over our heads. Bad mass behaviour—bad Pilgrim😳 • Travel to Finisterre, which is the end of the world, and burn something. We didn’t walk the extra 100km, we took a rental car. I was going to burn my socks, but Dad heard it was illegal. So, the socks are coming home and I avoided an arrest. Our bodies are feeling more rested. Tomorrow we take a bullet train to Madrid. One step closer to home. You are Always in My Prayers. Love Mom. Dear H.S. Family, Today we went to end of the cape at Finisterre. Romans considered this the end/edge of the world. Goodbye for now. See you when we get back. . Sincerely Flat L and Flat S
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January 2018
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