Epilogue: Santiago de Compostela Summary

Paulo sits gazing out the window of his hotel following the completion of his journey. In a short while he will catch a flight back to Brazil where he will return to business of everyday life. Paulo thinks back on his experiences and contemplates writing a book to commemorate his journey along the Road to Santiago. Paulo recalls how he wrote the secret of his sword on a piece of paper and left it under a stone. Paulo also remembers how he had asked his Master how he knew that Paulo would arrive at the exact time he did. The Master said that he did not know leading Paulo to realize that people arrive at the right moment wherever someone waits for them.

Epilogue: Santiago de Compostela Analysis

Paulo's journey is complete. Although he is now able...