My last night in Leon and I was clearly ready to get back on the Camino. I'd rested my feet long enough. They're not in great shape, but much better than when I arrived. I turned in - lights out - at 10:00pm, with a wake-up at 5:45am. Packed my backpack that evening; carefully inventorying … Continue reading Leon to Villar de Mazarife – Day 20
Mansilla de las Mulas to Leon – Day 19
My walk onto Leon in the morning was, in one sense, a time to relish the thought that I would be staying here for a few days. My feet needed attention and a thorough drying out. Between the blisters and the wet boots that promoted what I have been told is probably trench foot, they … Continue reading Mansilla de las Mulas to Leon – Day 19
El Burgo Ranero to Mansilla de las Mulas – Day 18
The next two legs of my journey are short in length; about 12 miles each leg or 20 kilometers. I thank the Lord for such conditions as my feet are in full rebellion; both baby toes suffering and blisters underneath my heel pads. I can't put pressure on the front of my feet or the back … Continue reading El Burgo Ranero to Mansilla de las Mulas – Day 18
Terradillo de Templarios to El Burgo Ranero – Day 17
As lousy as yesterday was for the most part, I held hope that this day's journey to El Burgo Ranero might be a little more comfortable. The sky seemed to be clearing, slowly. Pilgrims who started out with their ponchos on, one by one, packed them away for a sunnier disposition of clothing. The sun … Continue reading Terradillo de Templarios to El Burgo Ranero – Day 17
Carrion de los Condes to Terradillo de Templarios – Day 16
After such a pleasant stay in Carrion de los Condes, I felt ready for the next leg of my journey; Terradillo de Templarios. This small town is known both as a once stronghold of the Knights Templar and as the halfway point of the Camino Frances; or the Camino de Santiago from St. Jean Pied … Continue reading Carrion de los Condes to Terradillo de Templarios – Day 16
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