LIRES – MUXIA
Until the evening, heavy mist covered the coastline to Muxia. I was so thankful for that. Often the path went through Eucalyptus forests, the most common tree along the coast and through lush, green vegetation.
Muxia is located on the Costa da Morte, the coast of Death. The name refers to the many shipwrecks along the coast. The last was in 2002, when an oil tank was leaking 70 000 liter of oil into the Atlantic.
Already in the Pre-Christian time, the Celtic people considered Muxia a sacred place. Their worship was focused on the “Pedra de Alabar”, a huge curved rocking stone balanced on a point. They celebrated fertility rituals at this place. The Christian reinterpreted the stone as a sailing boat used by the Virgin Mary and built the Church “Virxe da Barca” nearby.
Ending in Muxia the Camino Primitivo with the full moon was, like so often on this Camino, a magical experience. When I was walking the Way, wonder and astonishment about the beauty all around me were constantly my companions. Meeting so many open, warmhearted people was a great experience. All this filled my heart with gratefulness and joy.
Thank you very much for walking with me
Really nice pictures, thank you. I did the Primitivo in September 2017, and took pics of course, but yours help enrich my memories .( And they’re better !)
Hi Neil, I just saw your mail – I am happy that you liked the Camino Primitivo – it
is not so long but really special! Thanks for your comment!