[My journal entry for today] I was up at around 5:30 AM and out within an hour. I had a good sleep and enjoyed the peace and order of the albergue. I walked about 3 KM back along the way I'd already covered and then joined the Camino while it was still dark.

It was a relatively easy walk into Santiago--just a couple of steep climbs and equally sharp descents. The weather was generally wet and cold. I could really feel it in my legs. I made good progress and reached Santiago by 10:30 AM. There was the usual crowd taking photos and selfies. I felt a sense of accomplishment but as the wise say, the real Camino begins in Santiago.

There were a lot of people queuing to enter the Cathedral (this is a holy year) and so I decided to try to get my Compostela instead. The Pilgrims' office was busy but efficient. I was number 308 to finish today. I didn't buy the distance certificate but I got the free one instead and found out that my Latin name is Philippum.

Given the weather (cold and rain) and the crowds, I decided not to stay an extra day in Santiago. I walked back about 2 KM to the Albergue (Fin Del Camino)-- my first parroquial. I have to be at the bus station by 9:00 AM tomorrow and it looks like it's a 3-4 KM walk.

Albergue: €13 + 6 for the washer and dryer
Total distance: 20.1 KM
Total steps: 22, 620

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