Since we left Burgos this past Friday, today was the first day of great weather. We left at 0900 this morning with the sun shining bright. We didn’t mind the 38 degree F air because we were warmly dressed and the sun was making a big difference. Yesterday was very tough because we slogged through rain, very muddy roads and hiking up a very steep hill. It’s a great reminder of why I never considered joining the Army! We made an excellent rest stop in Castrojeriz in which we had the best tortillas yet.
We stayed at a very nice private alberque last night in Itero de la Vega. As we were entering the village we met a very handsome Danish couple who had already walked over 800 kilometers! They retired over a year ago and have a house in France. They decided to do the Camino so that got their trekking gear, locked the door to their house and left for Santiago. When they reach Santiago they will have walked over 1,200 kilometers! Amazing!
We walked through incredibly beautiful farmland today. I hope some of the pictures I post give it some justice. Today we met two young women, one from Japan and the other is British of India descent. Lovely ladies both. They started in France and both look very well considering how far they’ve already travelled. The 5 of us entered the village of Boadillo de Campo around noon. There was this old man yelling to us in Spanish that he is a friend of the pilgrims. We visited with him and he was absolutely charming. I asked him if I could take a picture of him. He said only if all the pretty women sit with him! All the women kissed him on the cheek and he was smiling from ear to ear with sheer delight clearly seen in his eyes.
We also walked through a region of irrigation canals which was very scenic.
We staying at the Hotel Amanacer this evening. It is a beautiful place with a very scenic courtyard. I plan to post pictures of it soon. The friendly owner greeted us with a glass of vino tinto when we arrived. Shell be serving home made paella this evening. The food overall has been excellent. The spanish people have been very friendly and welcoming. Tomorrow should be another “easy” day then we will hopefully be able to pick up the pace a bit. Of course, the girls will have a lot to say on that topic!
The amazing and very handsome Danish couple, Henrik and Heide, who have already walked over 800 kms!
The Meseta offers so many beautiful scenes.
This is the elderly gentleman who was so happy to have his picture taken with the pretty pilgrims.
The Canal de Castilla was very scenic. I walked it with two Spaniards.
Crossing the Canal de Castilla as we enter Fromista.
Icons of Pilgrims walking the Camino are everwhere.
The Camino between Fromista and Carrion de los Condes
Entering Poblacion de Campos where we are staying this evening.
Our room for the evening. Not exactly “pilgrim style” but it does provide a little guilty pleasure.
The courtyard behind our hotel from the balcony of our room.
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Glad to hear the weather has turned in your favor. We are pulling for our favorite power trio!
Yes! Yay for Sunshine!! Blessings to you!