Today Mike surprised us with a private trip to Finisterria and Muaxia … With a privately catered lunch of local delicacies in a perfect setting. It has been a wonderful celebration! We stopped at roman bridges, walked on roman roads, saw amazing views of the death coast, and took in the beauty of Galacia. We saw the only fresh water waterfall that flows into the ocean in Europe. We saw a mini hedge rose Celtic ceremonial ground. We arrived at Finisterria – translates- end of the world, and just sat in the sunshine contemplating our travels for a bit. Bryce decided to throw his walking stick into the ocean- it is the ritual to give something from your journey to Finisterria.
Muaxia is the place where the apostle james was sitting in tears about his ministry when mary appeared in a stone boat to encourage him to continue. The story goes that the boat broke into 3 pieces and still lies at the foot of the waves. The lady of the boat cathedral is built here. The old cathedral in Muaxia was completed prior to santiago cathedral making it the oldest church in Galacia. Beautiful. The celts had a ritual of arriving at “the end of the earth” meaning any of the Spanish northern coast to view a sunset in their lifetime- these two destinations were the most used.
We feasted on razor clams which we watched boys diving for in the bay, fresh salad, pork, potatoes, fruit, and Galician wine! Thanks to Mike for another magical day!