I’m an agnostic, so I claim neither faith nor disbelief. There is a simple backstory as to why and how my friend and I chose this hike (none were religious) but the very nature and history of this path we chose to walk – El Camino de Santiago, aka Way of St. James, aka St. James Way, aka The French Way – lent itself to an abundance of symbolism along the way, so I admit that whenever the opportunity arose along the trail, I chose to veer off and have a look. Of course the primary reason was to take photos; first, it’s what I do, and second, I wouldn’t pass this place again. But I will also concede these sites gave pause for reflection; we were blessed every day… can’t take anything away from that!
