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Santiago de Compostela, Spain

On April 26, 2023 our cruise ship docked at 7 AM in Vilagarcia, Spain. The biggest attraction in this area is Santiago de Compostela, the end point for El Camino de Santiago, The Way of St. James. We didn't have a long time in Vilagarcia, and I got a late start at getting to Santiago, but at least I saw the basics. The shuttle took me to a place that wasn't all that helpful, but I found a taxi stand & got to Santiago's small train station. The one person selling tickets spoke no English, but I managed. And within a half hour I was on a train to Santiago. Once back, in the late afternoon, as our ship sailed out of Vilagarcia, we were treated to views of miles of mussel farms plus a number of modest lighthouses. I ended up seeing 5 lighthouses in the area. At this point my count of lighthouses seen was rapidly approaching 600.

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I enjoyed the short, pretty train ride from Vilagarcia to Santiago
I enjoyed the short, pretty train ride from Vilagarcia to Santiago 		Even in the light rain, taken from a bus window, the Galician countryside is enchanting
Even in the light rain, taken from a bus window, the Galician countryside is enchanting		 Another couple from my ship & I found a cab to the Santiago Cathedral area. Backpackers, tourists, pilgrims were there.
Another couple from my ship & I found a cab to the Santiago Cathedral area. Backpackers, tourists, pilgrims were there. 		Cathedral de Santiago de Compostela. It started as a chapel & was enhanced over 200 year period.
Cathedral de Santiago de Compostela. It started as a chapel & was enhanced over 200 year period.		 Hotel on one side of the square. They'll call cab for you.
Hotel on one side of the square. They'll call cab for you.		 Typical street in Santiago near cathedral
Typical street in Santiago near cathedral
Unsurprisingly, religious buildings & statues are everywhere. The city has 40 churches!
Unsurprisingly, religious buildings & statues are everywhere. The city has 40 churches!		 Quite a few backpackers were there, finishing their walk
Quite a few backpackers were there, finishing their walk		 Details everywhere
Details everywhere		 Inside the University Repository
Inside the University Repository		 Seashell is symbol for El Camino
Seashell is symbol for El Camino		 Several Spanish euro cent coins feature the Cathedral
Several Spanish euro cent coins feature the Cathedral
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joseantonio21-May-2023 15:36
wonderful gallery.V.
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