We walked 20.3 k or 12.6 mikes today. It was one of the most picturesque days we’ve had on the Camino and also one of the more challenging walks. We started with an uphill climb to the Cruz de Ferro. This monument has become an iconic image of the Camino. It’s a simple iron cross where pilgrims add a stone or other token of love or blessing to the pile. We added a simple stone from our vegetable garden at home. That’s me at top leaving our stone.
Next to the cross is a stone chapel.
We arrived early enough to see the sunrise behind the cross. It was really beautiful.
The rest of the walk was in the mountains. The views were beautiful but it was difficult to look around to see them because the mostly steep downhill walk was so treacherous we didn’t dare take our eyes off the ground.
We stopped in Acebo for an early lunch. It was such a pretty village.
Finally, we arrived at our destination Molinasca and the village is beautiful.
Camino Fun Fact: If you walk into an Albergue and there are a group of men sitting in common areas in their underwear they are French. 🙂
Such a cool little village!
I like the fun facts! I can only imagine how you learned of this one…?
I’m glad you like them. It is funny what you get used to when you travel like this.
Beth
Why is Uncle Tom staring at the french guys in their underwear?:)
Can I come on your next adventure?
Hi Drew,
We would all prefer not to see the French guys in their underwear..it’s not a pretty sight 🙂
We would love to have you join us on our next adventure!
Aunt Beth
I really like the pic of putting the stone at the base of the cross. I can imagine you were saying a silent prayer for loved ones or ‘oh my gosh my back is killing me!’ Love Scott
Xander would like to know how long you have walked so far? When do you think you will be coming home? Love Xander
Hi Scott,
Yea, I was saying a silent prayer for the Forsells and Stapletons. It really was beautiful.
Hi Xander,
As of today we’ve walked for 28 days not including our 2 rest days. We have 10 days to Santiago!
Aunt Beth
Love the questions!