Arrival in Santiago
* Completed six-day walk on the Camino Inglés (~70 miles).
* Enjoyed quieter, less crowded route compared to the Camino Francés or Portugués.
* Reflections on choice to walk solo at times vs. entering Santiago with others.
Final Day Details
* Early morning start in cool Galician weather (58°F).
* Walked with group of five pilgrims, stopping for coffee and credential stamps.
* First distant view of Santiago Cathedral
Experience in Santiago
* Reaching the cathedral, joining pilgrims of many backgrounds.
* Reflected on awe of the cathedral, having arrived seven times before (out of more than a dozen Caminos).
Pilgrim Office Credentials
* Compostela process.
* Volunteer-run reflection rooms (German, Dutch, English, etc.) for processing
the journey.
* Quiet time with a fellow pilgrim for personal reflection.
Post-Arrival Activities
* The little-know park behind the pilgrim office with fellow walkers.
* Lunch at a vegan restaurant in honor of our new vegetarian friend—rare find in Spain, much appreciated.
* Found value in quieter sanctuaries like Pilgrim House for guided reflection.
Community & Connection
* Emphasized deep, fast connections made on the Camino.
* Shared that many pilgrims walk during times of transition, healing, or intention.
* Noted trust and openness in conversations along the way.
Closing Reflections
* Gratitude for community support during live recordings.
* Encouragement for others to pursue their dream of walking the Camino.
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Here are the links for all the videos in this series:
* Live from the Camino Inglés (Day 1)
* Live from the Camino Inglés (Day 2)
* Live from the Camino Inglés (Day 3)
* Live from the Camino Inglés (Day 4) - Due to technical issues, this one isn’t available yet.
* Live from the Camino Inglés (Day 5)
* Live from the Camino Inglés (Day 6)