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size=4>I did the walk from Santiago to Finisterre earlier this year in three
days as follows:<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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size=4>Day 1 ~ Santiago de Compostela to Negreira (18.5
km)<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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size=4>Day 2 ~ Negreira to Olveiroa (28.5 km)<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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size=4>Day 3 ~ Olveiroa to Finisterre (27.3 km)<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P><PRE><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT size=4>There are other ways of doing it, but this is the most practical as there are only the two albergues on the way. It's nearly a</FONT></SPAN><TT><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT size=4>ll peaceful walking along footpaths, country lanes and quiet roads, through interesting little villages and lovely rural scenery.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></TT></PRE>
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size=4>I would think seriously about taking the time to do it. It was the one of
the highlights of my Camino. After the crowds that gradually build up towards
the end, and the hectic socializing of Santiago, this three day walk was a
chance to unwind; a chance for peace, quiet companionship and reflection. I
wouldn’t have missed it for anything. Watching the sunset from Cape Finisterre
was a very emotional and spiritual moment for me – an awe-inspiring finale. It
brought my whole journey from Le Puy into focus and helped to make sense of
it.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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size=4>Chris<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><FONT
size=4>P.S. I don’t want to spoil it but some of the women had been warned not
to walk alone as there were some strange characters infesting the area. Our
little group stayed more or less together and we all looked out for each other.
If anything this added to the feeling of camaraderie.</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=GOCAMINOaPETE.URI.EDU
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Friday, September 12, 2003 4:20
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> A few specific questions for the
experienced</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV><FONT face=arial,helvetica><FONT lang=0 face=Batang size=4
FAMILY="SERIF">Does anyone know:<BR><BR>1. WHat is the name of the area of
Madrid that is known for its lovely outdoor cafes, etc. Does
anyone know of a nice little hotel in that area?<BR><BR>2. Does anyone
know the best way to get to Burgos, or Leon from Madrid?
Train? or Bus? <BR><BR>3. Also, how many
days should it take to walk to Finisterre from Santiago?<BR>! muchisimas
gracias!<BR>Marianne </FONT></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE></BODY></HTML>