So about that tense time in Arzúa. Turns out everybody had a different idea of how they wanted to reach Santiago. After much discussion and declaration of feelings, we made a plan.
Erica and Emmy walked 34 km today and will walk into Santiago tomorrow.
The rest of us walked 19 km today. Tomorrow the three Weylands and the Dutch boys will walk into Santiago. The rest will stay 5 km outside the city and walk in on Saturday morning.
And Jemima reached Santiago today, went to mass, and then began the walk to Finesterre.
Today was a quiet walk. Many, many pilgrims crowding the path, and confusion when we realized our target city of Arca was also named Pedrouzo and a little ways off the Camino. 7 of us are staying in a rather-strict (though brightly-colored) albergue that had a multimedia advertising display built in the middle of a forest, and the other 5 + Dutch boys are camping (by choice). None of us can quite comprehend that tomorrow is our last full day of walking, or that we're leaving Spain in just a few days. They say the hardest part of the Camino is continuing to live it after you leave. Personally, I could do without flies perpetually attacking my face for the rest of my life -- but then again, I'd love to hang on to the ability to eat three ice creams a day without gaining weight.
Leaving may be more difficult than I anticipated...
I'm thoroughly enjoying your blog, Julia! You are so inspiring. Keep walking, keep writing, and enjoy!
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