May 12, 2017 – 10 miles (16 Km) – After 34 days of walking we made it to Santiago!! It rained most of the walk, but when we walked into Plaza Obradoiro, where the cathedral is, the rain stopped and the sun even came out for a bit. It was a weird moment, glad to be done, but sad because we were done. We then went to the pilgrim office to get our Compostelas and certificates of distance. We waited for over an hour. We met with someone we walked for a few days, and had lunch, then got a massage and went to the pilgrim mass. They usually have a ceremony with the Botafumeiro, a huge incense container that swings from the ceilng in the cathedral and swings towards the sides, it takes 8 men to make this work. Unfortunately they don’t have that on Friday evenings, so we will try to catch it tomorrow.Happy to be In Santiago. Will try to post a little recap tomorrow.
Arriving to Santiago
First sight of the cathedral = Finish line!!
We made it!!!!
Our Compostela and Cerificate of distance
Sean and his certificates!
Cathedral in the evening
The side not under construction
McHughs on The Camino 
Dear Carmen and Sean- I have followed your amazing walk every day and I am truly happy that you have accomplish such a special unique experience. I’d like to thank you for sharing your wonderful journey with me. Thanks and GREAT JOB!!!
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Muchas gracias Ricardo!!!! Ha sido una experiencia inolvidable!
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