Yet another day walking, talking, and experiencing the Camino. Still a lot of jaunty newbies on the trail. We had a lot of hilly walking today, but it was generally pretty good.
Just a couple of hundred feet off the trail is this archeological site. These are the remains of a Bronze age city called Castro Maior. Very interesting and quick side trip.
Story time: This little building is called Las Ventas de Narón and is dedicated to Santa María Magdalena. What is unique here is that there is a blind gentleman who attends to the pilgrims and provides them with a "seal" for the credential. With each seal you take him by the hand and move the stamp to where you want it placed and he then stamps it. I chatted with him a bit and let him know that I remembered him from last year. He took my hand, came around from where he was sitting and gave me a big hug. It was a very tender moment.
Frequently along the Camino we come across these crosses. Some are literally at "cross roads" others are found along the way of shrines. This one was erected in 1672. It has a lovely representation of the "Virgen dolorosa" (The Virgin in Pain) holding the body of the Christ. They are often known as "Pietas."
I love the unique reminders that you are on the Camino; statues of St. James, yellow arrows...
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