After much discussion and mind changing, we are taking the bus part of the way to Finisterre. Because it is three day walk, and the second is 33 km on pavement, we have decided to bus to Cee, overnight there and the walk into Finisterre. See is rather a palindrome spot as it is between Santiago and FInisterre. We stay at simple place but the family is very friendly and their daughter just the week before had married an Englishman. The day was cool to start but warmed over the noon hour. The walk was quite pretty especially when we finally reached the ocean and stopped for a walk in the sea and lunch on the beach. It was gorgeous, sun overhead and a light sea breeze. We picked shells and played around for an hour, then moved on to the town of Finisterre about 4 km away. After stopping for a cold drink at a seaside bar, we headed into town and booked a couple of nights at the Anchor pension. Again simple rooms, no extras, 35 E per night. We walked out to the lighthouse, or faro in Portuguese, and enjoyed views of the Atlantic at he farther point of land on the Spanish coast. There was peace memorial and other markers, especially important was kilometer zero of the Camino. Back to our place for a quick shower an then just enough time for a walk to see the sunset over the beach west of the town. It was a huge red sunset that dropped very quickly. In the early days, sailors who arrived to explore were very afraid of the "death of the sun". On to supper which was a little delayed while some shopping happened. Once we did get to eat, the meal was very good. Tomorrow may be a day off or we may travel on to Muxia and the walk back to Finisterre. Discussions over breakfast will seal the deal. Buen Camino!
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