Camino de Santiago Days 21-25 | Letting Go at Cruz de Ferro (2023)

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  • čas přidán 19. 06. 2024
  • Cruz de Ferro, also known as the Iron Cross, marks an important milestone on the Camino de Santiago. The tradition of leaving a stone at the base of the cross was a significant spiritual experience of letting go of heavy burdens in my past. After my moment at the Iron Cross, I continued onwards, facing a steep descent into Molinaseca and by far the second hardest day on the Camino Frances. Shenanigans ensue when I make new friends along the Camino, and we even catch La Fiesta de La Encina in Ponferrada.
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    CHAPTERS
    00:00 Camino de Santiago Recap & Intro
    00:17 Day 21
    1:40 Cafe con Leche
    3:30 Thoughts on Nature
    6:19 Donativo & Camino Teachings
    7:24 Best Tortilla in Spain
    9:00 Day 22
    10:09 Rabanal & Reflections
    12:53 Day 23
    12:55 Staying at The Stone Boat
    15:15 241 km to Santiago
    16:00 Safe Drinking Water Tip
    17:30 Cruz de Ferro
    21:00 Descent into Molinaseca
    22:44 "I wanna cry!"
    25:55 Day 24
    29:00 La Fiesta de La Encina in Ponferrada
    29:49 Frolicking Along the Camino Frances
    34:24 El Serbal y La Luna
    34:50 Day 25
    38:20 La Portela
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Komentáře • 36

  • @jenontherunn
    @jenontherunn  Před 7 měsíci +1

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  • @byrdsonawire
    @byrdsonawire Před 2 měsíci +2

    Those views!!!!!!!!! 😍😍😍

    • @jenontherunn
      @jenontherunn  Před 2 měsíci +1

      The views are truly unforgettable, aren't they? 😍

  • @baijokull
    @baijokull Před měsícem

    Leaving for my fourth Camino next week and watching this to send my mind there a little early. One of the better camino vlog series I've seen!

  • @amyrullo549
    @amyrullo549 Před 5 měsíci +3

    The more I watch the more I want to go!

    • @avinashbhogun
      @avinashbhogun Před 5 měsíci +1

      🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️

    • @jenontherunn
      @jenontherunn  Před 4 měsíci +1

      You would LOVE it! So much natural beauty everywhere 💜 I'm still dreaming of it...

  • @christ3415
    @christ3415 Před 4 měsíci

    Hi Jen, you may not have noticed but the corn fields were cropping up. (Corn, crops) ha ha. Chris from Sydney, Australia 🇦🇺

  • @smegheadish
    @smegheadish Před 2 měsíci

    Café con Leche is life! 😅 (en serio :)

  • @jamesburke3803
    @jamesburke3803 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Great idea to hold the stone in your pocket and feel it as you go. I brought mine from Arizona, and didn't think about it much until i reached the cruz de fierro. It was a cold drizzly morning, and there was a huge herd of people, along with a fair amount of traffic (which i did not expect). It was a LOT more emotional to lay down my rock (a fossil from the west) than i had expected. Just then my best camino amigos arrived at the base, and respectively gave me space as i laid it down. Wonderful people!
    Jen, you inspire me. I was debating doing it again this coming spring (I am nearly 70), and seeing your bright face, beaming with happiness at every step, reminded me of how I felt when i did it, almost a decade ago.
    So, as i write this, I have decided. I am going to walk it again in 6 months. For the first time in my life, i am truly free. I have money, time and no commitments. This will jump start the rest of my life.
    Jen, from the bottom of my heart, thank you! 💝

    • @jenontherunn
      @jenontherunn  Před 6 měsíci +1

      James, your comment has truly touched me. Thank you so much for sharing. I love your story about your experience at the Cruz de Ferro. Somehow it really is an emotional experience to leave your rock there - I still can't quite put it into words. I am so incredibly moved by your decision to walk it again next year after watching my videos. The Camino awaits you with open arms 🤗 💜 Buen Camino, my friend ✨

  • @jornspirit
    @jornspirit Před 6 měsíci +1

    Jen its been so much fun to watch you, more and more, on your journey... you are so upbeat, and enthusiastic - I looved when you freaked out between Cruz de Ferro and Molinaseca about, how beautiful it all is... reminded me of my two caminos... looking so much forward to your next 'leg' 💖

    • @jenontherunn
      @jenontherunn  Před 6 měsíci

      Haha, I can't help but get excited when I see such breathtaking views! It's like my inner cheerleader comes out. Thanks for joining me on this adventure! 💜

  • @timmyandrewmusic
    @timmyandrewmusic Před 7 měsíci +2

    What a beautiful video! 🥰

    • @jenontherunn
      @jenontherunn  Před 7 měsíci

      You are so kind!! Thanks Tim, buen Camino :) 💛

  • @mariosuarez6556
    @mariosuarez6556 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I love Ponferrada....good job .....BUEN CAMINO!

    • @jenontherunn
      @jenontherunn  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Ponferrada was so beautiful. I definitely wish I had more time to explore there! Next time! Buen Camino ✨

  • @Peoriahiker
    @Peoriahiker Před 7 měsíci

    Love the “mousetrap” over the tracks into Astorga

  • @ryano4770
    @ryano4770 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Awesome vid I love it!!!

    • @jenontherunn
      @jenontherunn  Před 7 měsíci

      Glad you enjoyed watching it!! Buen Camino, Ryan 😄

  • @paulpellerito7851
    @paulpellerito7851 Před 7 měsíci

    Jen, very touching when you left those two stones. Some of the towns were truly picturesque and the hostels looked so calming and inviting. Loved the background music Justin!! After each video, there is suspense and makes me anxious to see the next episode!!

    • @jenontherunn
      @jenontherunn  Před 7 měsíci

      Yes it was! Thanks for your comment!! Picturesque is the perfect word for the experience. Glad to hear you are excited to watch the next one!! It's coming out this afternoon! 🎊

  • @Peoriahiker
    @Peoriahiker Před 7 měsíci

    The Cruz de Ferro was very moving. I left stones for dear friends and family members who have passed away. It was a special way to honor them and their legacy

    • @jenontherunn
      @jenontherunn  Před 6 měsíci +1

      I completely agree 💜 💜 It is a very special experience and a wonderful tradition.

  • @johncstokes75
    @johncstokes75 Před 7 měsíci

    I am enjoying every second of your journey!

    • @jenontherunn
      @jenontherunn  Před 7 měsíci

      I'm so glad! Thanks for tuning in! 🙌🏼

  • @ColargolPL
    @ColargolPL Před 2 měsíci

    Most probably it was a quince (membrillo) tree.

  • @craigkimble1467
    @craigkimble1467 Před 7 měsíci

    I have the same video of the log across the little stream from Sept 30th, just past Ponferrada, I was just there ❤ and Buen Camino. 😊

    • @jenontherunn
      @jenontherunn  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Omg are you taking about the one at 30:02?? ahah 😆 I love love it! So amazing to have this beautiful shared experience with so many across the world 💜

    • @craigkimble1467
      @craigkimble1467 Před 7 měsíci

      Yes, I recognized it, and then went and looked at my videos, almost exact 💯 I only did León to Santiago, long story short going back in May to do more. Thanks for sharing been enjoying your story 🙌 It's life changing can't wait to return 😊 and Stone Boat, gotta go there ❤

    • @jenontherunn
      @jenontherunn  Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@craigkimble1467 Absolutely yes - The Stone Boat is SUCH a special place ❤ You can really feel the Camino love there

    • @craigkimble1467
      @craigkimble1467 Před 7 měsíci

      @jenontherunn Thanks, Jen great videos, u are a great soul ❤️ 🙌 so fun to watch your adventures and your courage.
      I couldn't have done what u are doing when I was your age, all respect. 🫶

  • @ferch52
    @ferch52 Před 7 měsíci

    That´s one thing that I have to do before I die ....I will start in Germany .....

  • @tobyargall8202
    @tobyargall8202 Před 7 měsíci

    Im in Australia. That 'fruit' looks like a Chayote AKA a Choko. It's a veggie not a fruit :) Buen Camino darling. Its a great VLOG your grandbabies will love.

  • @beatrizmendoza2679
    @beatrizmendoza2679 Před 6 měsíci

    Who made your videos as you are walking ? Did you use a drone ?

    • @jenontherunn
      @jenontherunn  Před 6 měsíci

      That’s a very good question! I used my GoPro 11 which has amazing stabilization- so it reduces camera shake. I attached the GoPro to an extendable selfie stick and held my arm out. It looks VERY funny in person 😂 but the end result is the video you see here on CZcams. Pretty cool, right?!