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Some of the above confirm my deeply spiritual encounter with the Cruciero Leimeiros. I, too, was unable to walk by the Cruz de Fero and found the ancient, weathered stone cross near Leimeiros. It literally pulled me off the Camino and I knew it was the sacred space to leave my burden of sorrow...
As I did a final sweep of packing I spied my many years departed Dad's handkerchief. It was one of the few things of his I had kept. I stuffed it in my pack and found it a great comfort....just pulling it out, even if to use as intended filled me with memories. It was extremely practical -...
As a last minute packer, I grabbed one of my Father's handkerchiefs from my linen closet with the thought....., softer and lighter weight than my usual hiking bandana. (My Father had been gone for many years). As I reached into my pocket to use it for different things, (quite utilitarian!,) I...
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