From Tom on the Camino: Burgos to Leon

Tom has completed more than half of the walk to Santiago de Compostela! Kate Bowland and I met him in Leon to celebrate their birthdays-both born on April 8. He's worn through his favorite pair of boots. Luckily, he found a great pair in Leon that seem to be working out. He expected to arrive in Santiago de Compostela in a week or ten days and will continue an additional 90 km to Finisterre, if possible. Finisterre is on the Galician coast and means 'end of the earth'. It's widely believed to be the westernmost point on the Iberian peninsula. It's traditional for pilgrims to burn their clothing or boots when they arrive here [Tom, why is that?]. Here are some of his recent photos:

check out the mileage!

Happy to know that St. Bridget is looking out over him, too:

Happy birthday in Leon!

 Magnificent stained class in the cathedral-1800 sq meters!