Today we hiked what I believe is the most beautiful stretch of the Camino we've encountered yet. It began with a long steady climb up to Cruz de la Ferro, a cross where pilgrims traditionally leave a stone from their home country, or some other meaningful item they have brought from home, to symbolize their journey.
From Cruz de la Ferro we climbed even further uphill to the highest point on the Camino before descending into the valley to arrive at Molinaseca. Most of the day's hike, 26.5km in total, was across forested hillsides covered with green forests and pastures with beautiful sweeping vistas of the valley below and mountains in the distance. Along the way we passed through a number of small, picturesque mountain villages, stopping for a short break in each to rest our feet and enjoy a drink or a snack.
If you've read my blog in the past, you'll know we're avid hikers who very much enjoy the beauty of natural landscapes. Though we've hiked through many lovely areas of Spain and enjoyed many wonderful sites and vistas, I would not say it's a hike that, as a whole, ranks super high on my list when it comes to extraordinary landscapes - except where today is concerned. Of all the days we've spent on the Camino, this is the one day where I felt the scenery was truly exceptional - on par with some of my all-time favourite hikes we've enjoyed in the past.
Here's a few pics to give you an idea of what I'm talking about. Of course they don't do the gorgeous landscapes we encountered today justice. To really get a sense of the breathtaking beauty of this particular area of Spain, you'll have to come see it for yourself.
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