To Madrid

In the breakfast room at San Martin the last morning, I ran into sisters Edith and Sophia from S. Korea. They had also walked from Pedrouza on Wednesday and today were catching the bus to Finisterre. I didn't know they were staying here, so seeing them again before leaving was Camino synchronicity!

On the way to Santiago's train station, I walked by Praza das Praterias, which was relatively quiet this time on Sunday. Praterias, translated as "silversmith" in Spanish, references the craftsmen's workshops located here during the Middle Ages. The cathedral's facade on this side features the only extant portals from the original Romanesque structure and where pilgrims coming from Portugal entered. Next to the doors stands the clock tower with a lantern that shines continuously during Holy Years to guide walkers into the city.

While waiting at the station for the 12:05 train to Madrid I saw other walkers likely leaving for home too.  

Adios Santiago and Spain...hasta luego!    

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