Looking at today’s stage in the guide book was enough for me to know that I had better get moving early. Took off in the dark at 5.45 and headed onto a narrow path which led up the mountain. It didn’t seem to take too long before we found ourselves above the clouds. Even though […]
Day 21 Leon to Villar de Mazarife
Such a beautiful walk again today. Firstly the trail led through the city of Leon to the industrial outskirts. Not so beautiful, but was good to see areas off the tourist route. It was then into the countryside and the walking just got better and better. Much of the walking was on gravel, and very […]
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Day 20 Leon
Big bustling city, which is beautiful, but really I’d rather be out on The Meseta
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Rock with message
I walked past this rock on our pathway. Someone had left this thoughtful message. Your vision will only become clear when you can look into your heart. Those who look outside their heart dream. Those who look inside will be awakened
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25k here is tough & here is why
I know 25k isn’t to be sneered at, but honestly, at home I would consider it just to be a good training walk. Walking 25k here is much harder than at home and here is the reason: We are walking mostly on Roman roads that are over 2000 years old. These roads are usually either […]
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Day 18 Terradillos de los Templarios to Hermanillos de la Calzada
What a day it’s been today. Walking alone and I accidentally left the guide book with Nadine who wasn’t feeling well. I wasn’t really too concerned, as the pathways are fairly clearly marked. Most of the time! The main reason for any concern I had was that we had made a reservation in a private […]
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Day 17 Carrion de los Condes to Terradillos de los Templarios
Was planning to leave early, but did not really turn out that way, which stressed me out a bit before the day started. But wasn’t long before the walking became rhythmic. Today we walked close to 30k. Most of it was on a dusty track, and again with loose stones. There was only one small […]
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Day 14 Hornillos del Camino to Castrojeriz
Beautifully scenic walk across The Meseta today. Before beginning the Camino, I had only heard negative things about The Meseta and was slightly dreading it. We’ve now walked across it for a day and a half, and so far all I have seen is beauty. Such beautiful scenery. I am loving the Spanish high plains […]