Took a bus trip today to the west (Atlantic) coast of Galicia. Beautiful country and coastline, but I really went to visit what in Roman times was thought to be the end of the earth – Cape Finisterre. The rain held off, the sun shone all day and the Atlantic was almost as calm as the proverbial millpond.
Stopped at Muxia first. Lots of shipwrecks over the years off this town, the coast being known as the Costa da Morte (coast of death).
This church, Santuario da Virxe da Barca, is on a rock ridge above the sea.
Then to Cape Finisterre. Spent quite some time scrambling around the rocky headland, sitting looking out to sea, just enjoying being there really.
Went into Cape Finisterre township for lunch. Lots of small fishing boats in the harbour. Had fish for lunch (and, for the first time, razor clams).
Off to Portugal tomorrow.
What a journey David! Well done. Love the photos and look forward to your reflections on the journey. Have a good rest.
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Finisterre looks a lovely place. So glad you got there!! X