Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Day #23 La Cruz de Ferro

There is always a rainbow after a storm. This is the view from our hostel in Foncebadon   

Mary by the cross on the right. 
This simple iron cross sits on top of a plain pole and marks the highest elevation on the Camino at 4934 feet.  As per tradition, Pilgrims bring stones or some meaningful item from home to leave at the foot of the cross.  Pilgrims believe that sins will be forgiven here and blessings will be bestowed if you stop here and reflect on your life. 

I brought Gary's ashes and spread them at the base of the cross. Then I sat down and had a good cry. 

Sunrise today
 

View from the Iron Cross

The Camino 

Sam by the cross 

Private hostel "convento" in Foncebadon where we stayed. Dormitory got a Force Rating of 0.5. 





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  1. UnknownOctober 2, 2013 at 8:33 AM

    Stunning photos Mary and Sam. It appears as if this stop affected the two of you deeply. Jack and I think of you guys every day and hope you are feeling all the love and encouragement from this side of the Atlantic. I'd like to share a verse from Tennyson;
    I climb the hill: from end to end
    Of all the landscape underneath
    I find no place that does not breathe
    Some gracious memory
    Of my friend.

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    1. K KEPPLEROctober 2, 2013 at 9:33 AM

      The view from the iron cross is amazing. As you said Mary it's a place to reflect and gain the stength needed to complete the journey. Love the quote Sue.So true.We should all take comfort in the memory of those that have gone before us and know that they are right there with us.

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  2. UnknownOctober 2, 2013 at 6:06 PM

    Beautiful pictures and amazing quote. Thanks for the updates! Love you both.
    Marybeth

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