Santiago de Compostela

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I had a more emotional reaction this time when arriving yesterday than the two previous times. I noticed the others coming into the plaza and details in the cathedral facade that never came out in times before. 
I read that you never know how it will hit you, positive or negative, when arriving and to just feel whatever you feel and it's okay. I am still processing it and will be for some time to come, but overwhelmingly it feels positive and joyful to complete this part of the journey.

Camino Portuguese Central 
260 kilometers 
Porto to Santiago 

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 thanks for coming along!

 

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