High point

Today's walk was from El Acebo to Rabanal over Monte Irago which is the highest point on the Camino.  Atop the mountain is the famous Cruz de Ferro.  For centuries pilgrims have brought stones to set at the foot of the cross... representing their prayers or their sins or their burdens that they give to God.  A historical marker there also mentioned that pilgrims returning from Santiago would leave a stone in thanksgiving for having made it safely to the Apostle's tomb.  I certainly have many reasons to give thanks to God!