This is the smallest volcano in Italy. A particular and interesting spectacle but its secret is soon revealed: emissions of gaseous hydrocarbon which in contact with the oxygen from the air remain constantly alight, giving rise to phenomena called “burning fountains”.
Anyone for toasted ing marshmallow over the flame?
With usual form, the most challenging part of the day was finding the beginning of the Cammino in Dovadola. Today’s walk was a good introduction to the coming days best described as climb up…climb down. Though the walk required effort, my feet felt far worse after a day touring the stone streets of Rome.
Having traveled by car, two trains, bus, and foot I arrived at Dovadola flawlessly thanks to Vieri’s guidance. The refuge is comfortable though my room has a low ceiling. The six Brazilian and one German have taken the other room as they fear bumping their heads. That leaves me with a private room for 8€. All share in the excitement of walking the Camino.
July 1, 2014
Post-Camino
Santiago
A timeworn pilgrim tradition is to place your hand in the Tree if Life in the central column of the Door of Glory, Portico de Gloria. Millions of pilgrims over the century have worn holes in the solid marble as a mark of gratitude for their safe arrival.
Traditionally pilgrims touch their brow to the stone carving of the cathedral’s architect Maestro Mateo’s brow to receive some of his artistic genius.
Another tradition is to knee before the casket containing the relics of Saint James and offer prayer.
July 1
Post-Camino
Santiago
Last mass at the Santiago de Compostela’s Cathedral.
July 1
Post-Camino
Santiago
Traveled to Santiago by bus. A six day walk was reduced to a three hour bus drive. I’m adjusting well to motorized transportation.
What luxury to be staying in a private room (23€) at 16th-century San Martin Pinario Hospederia Seminario Mayor which was formerly seminary for Catholic priests and hospital for pilgrims. It’s located in Plaza da Immaculada, one of the four plazas surrounding the Santiago Cathedral.
Day 85, June 30
6 miles, 1,060 miles
Altitude: ? feet (? feet daily high)
Weather: overcast 65-70F
Finisterre
Special thanks to those who graced my Camino.
Cats…Mike
Tech Support…Mark, Jay, Mike
Blog…Mark, Mike, Pam
Blog Readers…27,900 hits in 17 countries (June 30, 2014)
DVD…Pam
Final 48 Hour…Kenny, Tom
Home Front…Karen, Greg, the Hood
Business…Pam, Gerry
Shared The Dream…Jo, Don, St. James Confraturnity
Piggy…Katherine
The Way Arrow…Mariët
London…JoAnna, Erl
Yorkshire…Leslie, James, Rick
Paris…Sarah, Frederick
Florence…Vieri, Rebecca
Camino Heartstrings…Clare, Ava, Arthur, Hartman, Daniel, Christina, Mimi, JoAnna, Martin, Danilo, Di, Dave, Father Javier,
Father Pius, Iwan, Christian, Bertrand, Wolfgang. Mariët
(Piggy was a travel gift requiring no space or weight; yet, it was a constant reminder of friends and home. It never ceased to produce a smile.)
Day 85, June 30
6 miles, 1,060 miles
: ? feet (? feet daily high)
Weather: overcast 65-70F
Finisterre
Land’s End
Once the end of the earth
Now the end of my walk
Day 84, June 29
20 miles, 1,054 miles
Altitude: ? feet (? feet daily high)
Weather: overcast, misty rain; 65-70F
Finisterre
Finisterre, Spain’s last bit of land before the Americas.
Day 83, June 28
0 miles, 1,034 miles REST DAY
Altitude: ? feet (? feet daily high)
Weather: overcast, sunny with clouds,65-75F
Muxia
Perfection in a Spanish sea village.
Some friendship are an instant fit. Welcome Mariët from Amsterdam.
Linda Scandore 