The Fisterrana

Having walked a few Caminos since my first incredible experience back in 2010:

• 2010 - The Camino Frances from SJPP            800kms
• 2011 - The Camino Portuguese from Porto      230kms
• 2012 - The Camino Primitivo from Oviedo       285kms
• 2013 - The camino Ingles from Ferrol             110kms
• 2013 - Camino Finisterra                               90kms (all distances are approx)

I now have a nice collection of Compostellas - one for each of the four Caminos walked over the past four years 

 

 
and then another for the final part to Finisterra, although this is not recognised by the church (so that should bother me why?!) and to give it its correct name is the Fisterrana.

The Fisterrana is much more colourful with a variety of symbols on it. I've trawled the internet to try and find out why the symbols are on there - what meaning they may have but so far have been unsuccessful.  If any one has any ideas please leave me a comment.

To get the official compostella in Santiago you have to have walked at least 100kms (or cycled 200kms) which is why so many people start in Sarria on the French route, missing out on so much of the full experience. 

To get the Fisterrana you simply have to walk from Santiago to Finisterre. 

For both collecting stamps along the way is essential to prove your journey. 

So far I have thus walked a total of over 1,515 kms walked over the past 3 years -not bad for a couch-potato! And next year ... well Janey and I have yet to decide...

 Celebrating in 2010 having completed the Camino Frances from St Jean Pied de Port.

 And in 2013 having walked the Camino Ingles from Ferrol