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Cee to Finesterra

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And this is what the end of the world looks like. Kilometer zero, the Cape of Finisterre.

After covering 900km over seven weeks of walking, we are starting our relatively short journey home. Tomorrow Madrid, and then California on Sunday.

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Olveiroa to Cee

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For the medieval pilgrim, the continuation of their pilgrimage to the sea was likely the one opportunity in their lives to see the ocean. As a souvenir of their visit, they would take a scallop shell back home with them. The scallop shell is now the emblem for the Camino de Santiago and is found all along the route on signs and wayposts.

22km through hilly coastal terrain. One more day remains on our pilgrimage until the lighthouse in Finisterre…..