The original plan was to hike to Finisterre and Muxia. Unfortunately, we ran out of time and I had made my peace with Plan B. But as the bus entered the coastal area, my heart sank. The wild beauty of the mountains meeting the ocean captured my imagination and I felt some disappointment that I didn’t get to hike into this amazing landscape. I promise myself that one day I will return to hike this last section.
Our first stop is Muxia, a small fishing village. Muxia is the location of the scene in the movie “The Way” where Martin Sheen’s character throws his son’s ashes into the ocean. The rocks he stands on have a very significant meaning here. There is a legend that Mary appeared here in a stone ship to give a message of hope to St James. She told him his mission in Spain was complete and that he should return to Jerusalem. The rocks are said to be the remains of her boat. One of the rocks is purported to cure back pain if you crawl under it 9 times. Another rocking stone supposedly determines if you are telling the truth (it rocks if you are truthful, stands still if you lie). A church to Mary was built next to the rocks. 
The bus then took us down into the center of town and we walked along the wharf viewing the boats. We had a lovely lunch where I tried razor clams for the first time.
Following lunch, we stopped to see the only waterfall in Western Europe that flows into the ocean. Again, the rugged beauty of the area took my breath away.
Finally, we stopped to see the second largest hórreo in the world. Apparently, another hórreo a couple of towns over beat this one out by one meter, but this one was easier for the bus to get to.
The salty air, the placid sea and the rocky mountainsides were the perfect backdrop for some rest and relaxation today. Although I didn’t get to hike this beautiful coastal area, I am very grateful for the opportunity to visit it and perhaps one day, I will explore it in my hiking boots!
The Way to Land's End 