Day 8: Salceda to Lavacolla
Salceda to Lavacolla, 18 kilometers We’re a day away from Santiago de Compostela!
This day was blessed with good weather although the occasional drizzle kept us from taking off our raincoats. The walk also was relatively relaxing as we walked through dirt paths which are kinder to our feet. The dirt paths were mostly on forests of eucalyptus, pine trees, and local trees.
Memorials from Camino
We also passed through several memorials for those who lost their lives during the Camino. At the end of the day, we will rest in Lavacolla.
The town’s name has a peculiar origin as it was in this place where pilgrims would wash and clean themselves before entering the holy city of Santiago. Derived from “Lava-cola”, it literally means “to wash one’s backside”.
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Lavacolla has a peculiar name.
This is the place where pilgrims would wash and clean themselves before entering the holy city of Santiago.
The name “Lava-Colla”, literally means “To wash one’s backside”. It sounds irreverent but is actually historically accurate.