The first 12 kilometers today were the most beautiful since crossing the Pyrenees. Two kilometers after our hamlet we arrived at the Cruz de Feirro and dutifully deposited the stones we had brought from Sacramento. This is a spot on top of the mountain (highest elevation on the Camino) where there is a large iron pole with a small cross on top. A gazillion stones have been left behind by the faithful or otherwise. We said what we needed and moved on ( it was very early in the morning so photos were not good).
The scenery coming down the mountain was awesome. I'm afraid my photos do not do justice to the scenery. We were lucky the rain ceased for a few hours and we were able to make it dry to Ponferrada - home to an enormous Templar castle.
No hostel tonight. I booked a hotel with a good restaurant. Les decided she wanted to arrived for lunch so it was no break in over 6 hours of walking - a lot of it downhill on rocky paths. My shins hurt. But we get to watch the rain from our warm room.
Tomorrow - more rain.
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