Day 6 - Camino Finisterre / Muxia - Fisterra to Muxia - Day 60 Overall

[@robscamino]

Bit of a different video for the last day. Pushing through the pain, a degree of uncertainty, and finally joy, contentment, peace..........

[@joanbelmont5450]

Wow!!! What an impressive journey this was. It’s amazing how things work out at the end. You wanted to do the Via De La Plata for solitude just to find out that’s not what you needed. That’s not what we need. We were created to live in “community” and sometimes we forget that, myself included. You found Saint James and he gave you that amazing message at the end!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ 🏠

[@robscamino]

I find every Camino has a message near the end. This one will maybe cease my 'searching'. But I still love to be on the Camino. Till next time. I'll just have to get back to talking about it 🙄

[@wwtam892]

Thanks Rob for sharing your walk to Fisterra and Muxia. I learned a lot from your previous videos before I walked my first 100 km Camino from Lugo to Santiago de Compostela last May while my wife did her volunteer work in Lourdes, France. My next plan is to walk from Santiago de Compostela to Fisterra this December. Then from Fisterra to Muxia after celebrating Christmas in Santiago de Compostela. Since December is rainy season, it will be a cold, windy and wet journey. Thanks again for sharing your invaluable experiences and useful tips on this channel. Buen Camino.🙏😊

[@robscamino]

It's a lovely route 🙂

[@patrickmooney4135]

Congratulations and well done.

[@robscamino]

It was actually, probably, the easiest Camino I've walked. The first one was hard due to constant injury. The next two........... I didn't start alone...... 🙄

[@salvatoregranata7878]

Thank you for sharing it certainly brings back memories after walking 2022 the Primitivo, Del Norte and walking to Maxi via Fisterra. Returning home no-one for the exception of your fellow peregrines truly feel the sense of accomplishment and also regret returning home. Such is life to quote Ned Kelly

[@robscamino]

So true. Someone who has not walked a Camino can't really understand it I think. That's why we walk again, join Forums and Facebook groups and make videos! 🙄

[@nickyvernooij6192]

Thank you! Beautiful words.

[@robscamino]

A Camino can be confusing at times. Why are we walking it, what are we learning from it........ There are always lessons if we are open to it.

[@nicolevroon3071]

Thank you for taking me along. I realy enjoyd it . And thank you for your beautiful words at the end.

[@robscamino]

Thank you joining me on the walk....

[@martink8080]

At the end of our Camino in Santiago, we also made an small extension instead going from Muxia to Fisterra, where we finally stopped. We did that leg in two days to really enjoy the walk, taking the time to admire the path, the scenery and all the things along the way. It has been said that you can never step in the same river, twice. I think the same can be said of a Camino. Two people will never walk the same Camino, everyone has their own experience, their own point-of-view. Even if you could somehow physically step in the same places, it would be a different time. So it was nice hear how you summarized your 60 days. Bravo

[@robscamino]

No Camino is ever the same! That's why I prefer not to repeat routes now. It's more fun to have no expectations and have lots of surprises.

[@afptoronto1]

Thanks for allowing me to come along on your journey Rob. I'm very happy you found your peace.

[@robscamino]

I find there is a wonderful sense of peace on the Camino. It's what draws me back.

[@afptoronto1]

@@robscamino It sounds from the ending that this may be your last camino? Or did I misunderstand?

[@robscamino]

I had mixed feelings. I felt like I finally understood the Camino and what it meant to me and what it taught me. So I no longer feel the need to walk a Camino to 'find myself'. But there will be other Caminos for sure. I can't stay away for too long. It feels like home. 🙂

[@afptoronto1]

@@robscamino I also think that Muxia is the perfect place to end. My fave place is before the church, on the rocks to watch the sunset. I find the church area too crowded.

[@robscamino]

100%. I sat up on the hill above the church at sunset. There were 6-8 other Pilgrims out amongst the rocks. All in their own space, watching the sun go down over the Ocean. I must have got something in my eyes at that stage as they started to well up........😳

[@TrailerYacht]

My wife and I are currently at Leon, on our very first Camino Frances, and we agree - it’s already getting noticeably busier as we head West. But the sense of community and the energy is like nothing we have ever experienced. Coming here has been the best decision we have ever made. Cheers, Gavin & Amanda.

[@robscamino]

It's a very powerful energy / community isn't it !

[@bendunselman]

Well congrats once more. Many thanks for sharing.

[@robscamino]

My pleasure. It's nice to have someone to chat to along the way. Thanks for watching. 🙂

[@davidcockneymackem929]

Congratulations Rob. Thanks for providing the inspiration for me to walk the first few stages of the Camino.

[@robscamino]

Buen Camino 🙂

[@peterfontaine4627]

Thank you so much for this. Gave me a very good idea of that final leg from Santiago to the coast. And you end on such a profound personal realization. These last 60 days of videos have been so educational and beautiful. Can't wait until I go.

[@robscamino]

Buen Camino

[@2009bubbaray]

Profound. Thank you.

[@robscamino]

Thanks for watching.

[@FarmerLynneSaskatchewan]

Thanks for sharing! It's a great video as usual!

[@robscamino]

Thanks for watching!

[@lionelosullivan3929]

Well done rob your reflection was spot on iv been privileged to walk a number of cominos walked to finisterre and muxia and muxia is definitely the end of the comino the lessons i learnt from all the cominos is the comino walk is love you learn that from the people you meet if your rich or poor on the comino your sisters and brothers or ad we say comino family again rob well done im sure you'll go again buin comino from an Irish pilgrim🇨🇮

[@robscamino]

Oh certainly I'll be there again............. PS, I'm a 'card carrying' Irishman 😉

[@mitchcohn1800]

GREAT ENDING RIB! 👍🫡 My family and I really enjoyed walking with you if on through your videos, I hope your knee recovers and I hope you go back out again and do this we will be walking with you again. God bless you. 🙏🫡

[@robscamino]

I'll be Back! As Arnie said............

[@mitchcohn1800]

@@robscamino sorry about the miss spelling on your name Rob, I write to fast … looking forward to your next video 🫡

[@robscamino]

All good. I answer to anything 😉

[@stephenreid_66]

Nice finish Rob, I feel like I've walked every step with you, I agree that Muxia is the perfect end to a camino but it's all about the journey, buen camino.

[@robscamino]

Absolutely. All about the journey. The end can often be a let down. But for a place to end? For me this is the best. 🙂

[@Magellen25]

I have enjoyed your journey mate, I can't wait to start mine next year.

[@robscamino]

Got a few more in the planning stages........

[@paulafitz532]

Wow Rob. Wonderful job of sharing your travels and your thoughts. I’m glad you were able to “listen to the Camino” though selfishly speaking I’m going to miss you and your walks.

[@robscamino]

Glad you enjoyed the journey. It won't be my last 🙂 Maybe I 'found' what I was looking for on this one.........but I'm still drawn to the Camino ......... What's not to love about it? 😉

[@paulafitz532]

@@robscamino Wonderful. I’m inspired by you and your accomplishments 😊

[@robscamino]

Have you walked a Camino yet Paula?

[@paulafitz532]

@@robscamino Hi Rob I have not yet walked any Camino. I’m considering doing so next year. Over the last year or so I’ve been following you and a few others. I have a knee replacement and am overweight so I have to commit myself to getting stronger and slimmer. With your knee issues I think you’ve convinced me that I can do it.

[@robscamino]

I'm sure you'll do great. If I might be a bit blunt for a moment....... 😳 I walked my first Camino about 15 kgs overweight. I was fat 😳 BMI 30. It nearly killed me. So many foot and joint problems, shin splints and so on. For my 2nd and 3rd Caminos I tried to get my weight lower with limited success. But I was walking with my wife, slower and shorter days. So I managed. For my Camino last year, I knew I wouldn't make it at my regular weight. It just causes too much damage. So I promised myself I would lose weight, and I did. I used Intermittent Fasting which got amazing results. I didn't reach my target weight but I got close. BMI 27. I was hoping to get under 25 into the top of the normal range. I will next time! But that weight loss made a huge difference. It saved my knees. Huge Difference! I basically walked in jury free for 1200 kms. Just an issue on the last day. So for those of us with a weight issue, I say, sure, do a bit of training, but weight reduction is the key. You can always train on the Camino, starting out slow and shorter distances. I always do that. Sorry to labour this point. But it's a game changer!

[@stinaolsen6909]

❤

[@robscamino]

Glad you liked it. That last day was very special.........

[@mramazingtroy]

I've just come off rhe Baztan and joined rhe Frances and the people and rhe energy is way different. The ability to walk with people and talk or not talk and to have people to have dinner with is refreshing. Anyway I assume since you retiring from Camino's you are looking for Australian adventures? There are a couple that interest me. Unfortunately iver just got a real jobs in years with set holidays. My free time will be limited.

[@robscamino]

Retire from the Camino? No, that will never happen 🙂 But I think I have found what I was searching for..........

[@Motorallyrider]

At Burgos today, very difficult to find good accommodation. Local news reporting record tourist numbers. A large proportion of the people we meet have pre booked accommodation for the entire trip and are transporting luggage.

[@robscamino]

What type of accomodation are you seeking? Sad that so many are booking....it's kind of a self fulfilling prophecy. And of course it is peak season.

[@Motorallyrider]

@@robscamino Generally private accommodation but have stayed in alberges, that was a trip, Some wished to lay hands on me and recite incantations. I advised them that being an Australian male that would not be acceptable.

[@Motorallyrider]

@@robscamino Mw wife and I have picked up heavy cold and have booked a 2 bed unit in Leon for 5 days to recover. 550 euro.

[@robscamino]

@@Motorallyrider Best wishes for a speedy recover!

[@robscamino]

@@Motorallyrider LOL. Never stayed in an Albergue like that! Are you sure it wasn't just a hug and a blessing 🙂

[@etta0840]

Not sure if I missed it, how did you travel back to Australia after you finished in Muxia? Been binge watching all your videos Rob!😊

[@robscamino]

I don't think I mentioned it. I actually did a side trip to visit family in France. But essentially I repeated the outbound journey. Flew back to Madrid, stayed there overnight, then next day flew back to Sydney via Dubai.

[@etta0840]

Thanx Rob! Were you able you take a train or bus from Muxia into France? We live in Melbourne and were thinking of doing the Frances next year, starting towards end April - our first Camino. Then after Santago, doing the Finistere to Muxia. And if possible, travel to Madrid from Muxia before coming home.

[@robscamino]

OK, sounds like two questions in one there. Or I'm confused, So I'll lay this out. (1) My journey was, Sydney to Madrid to Seville. Walk the Camino to Santiago and on to Fisterra and Muxia. Muxia is a tiny fishing village with a 90 min bus service back to Santiago. (2) My 'simple' return, would have been. Bus from Muxia to Santiago, fly to Madrid, return flight to Sydney. (3) My 'actual' return journey was.... Muxia to Santiago by Bus, fly to Bordeaux. time in Bordeaux. Fly back Bordeaux to Madrid, to Sydney. (4) If you look at www.rome2rio.com/ it's a great initial planning tool. (5) Things to note. (a) Discount airline fares in Europe are crazy cheap. Though look for extra charges for luggage etc. (b) I have used a few such as Ryanair, Vuelling, etc. (c) I look at Ryanair first as they have an extensive network, though not often to major hubs. (d) be prepared to use a range of Airlines. ie. I used Ryan air for Santiago-Bordeaux. and Vuelling for Bordeaux to Madrid. (6) Train from Santiago to France was going to be too long and complicated. But train works well back to Madrid. Just a bit of research required to see what options you have available. (7) To put that into context, I was booking flights last night for next year. I want to use 'points'. So I came up with 2 options. (a) Sydney-Taipei-Tokyo-Helsinki-London or (b) Sydney-Melbourne-Delhi-Paris-London. There are always lots of options to get anywhere! (8) Key point. There are loads of cheap flights within Europe! So your entry and exit point coming from Australia can have lots of options. Hope that all makes sense. If not, please ask.

[@etta0840]

Wow! Thank you só much for all this information Rob! Much appreciated!

[@robscamino]

Happy to help.

[@gregoryhageage6362]

I’ve truly enjoyed tagging along with you on this and all of your Caminos. A heartfelt Felicidades y muchísimas gracias! Bummer about the knee, but you seem to have it wired as far as history, causes, what works for you, etc. BTW, what strength of Voltaren gel do you use? My very active 80 something yr. old sis sez the 1.1% available in the States doesn’t help her at all, so when in Mexico, I buy her the 2.3% strength, and no prescription required.

[@robscamino]

No idea on the % sorry. Never heard of the strength being expressed that way. This is what I use I think. www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/62223/voltaren-emulgel-muscle-and-back-pain-relief-180g-exclusive-size 11.6mg/g ?

[@gregoryhageage6362]

Interesting. I checked out your version of it (bought in Australia?) and the way the strength is expressed is definitely different from in the US and México. ¿Quién sabe? I forgot to ask before: did you ever see any surfers out in the water or driving around in search of waves around Muxia?

[@robscamino]

@@gregoryhageage6362 No, never saw any. Didn't look like good surf.