Nature is God’s Glitter

“Great are the works of the Lord. They are studied by all who delight in them”. Psalms 111:2

“Nature is God’s Glitter” was a phrase we saw once in some of the tagging on buildings.

As we have walked this Camino there have been so many times we have topped a mountain or turned a corner to see a beautiful sight. The words each time is, “Wow! I wish we could really capture this in a picture”. The pictures do not do any of it justice, you have to see and experience in person. This is the best we can give throughout this time. Basically, an extra blog for all the beautiful scenery.

Before we get to all that:

We are in Santiago de Compestela!! At 12:12 p.m. on September 24th we entered the Cathedral Plaza. What an emotional moment! It was very difficult to keep the tears from flowing. We are taking it all in today because even though we have completed 790 kilometers, we still have another 116 to go.

Let’s get to all the beauty God has shown us. It is obvious as you walk the Spaniards love their rose bushes.

Most of the time we left our hostel or hotel around 8:00a.m. so we missed the sunrise. The few we have seen have been so spectacular.

Through the Pyrenees.

So many Sunflowers throughout the journey.

Sunflower art.

Wild anise growing on the side of the trail.

Poplar groves pop up in the middle of nowhere, here and there.

Full moon setting as we set our rock representing our burdens at the foot of the Iron Cross. (La Cruz de Ferro)

It’s harvest time for the Mencia grapes in the Villafranc del Bierzo area.

Our view after the 2,400 foot elevation climb in 8 kilometers. It was actually a 28 kilometer walk that day from Villafranc del Bierzo to O Cebreiro. The climb was the last eight. We were also trying to out run the thunderstorm. The thunder was pretty loud, however never saw the lightening. With alot of prayer for those two hours, we did it. The rain came ten minutes after we entered our room.

Walking early in the morning to beat the rain. Success that day.

“On the glorious splendor of your majesty, on your wondrous works, I will meditate”. Psalms 145:5

Blessings and Buen Camino. Jay and Kelly