Tag: Belorado

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9/18 Stage Thirteen: Belorado to Villafranca Montes de la Oca

Today was such a short stage I had to stop and look at my guidebook to verify I’d already arrived. That’s it? Already?
Today was 12 km / 8 miles. This village is at the base of a mountain. In 2019, this was only 1/2 of the stage for the day. I sat with my coke (three ice cubes and a slice of lemon) and contemplated the mountain. I ended up calling a taxi and skipping the mountain. So, this year, I rest at the base and walk the mountain in the morning.

Wise old sunflowers
The church in Villafranca Montes de la Oca
The bridge into the village
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9/17 Stage Twelve: Santo Domingo de la Calzada to Belorado

This was a pretty easy, but monotonous walk. It’s like that sometimes. It is easy for me to find beauty in the lush greens, small creeks hidden among the shadows, the fruit-laden vineyards. I must pause longer and look at greater vistas to notice the many muted colors in the plowed fields and dirt roads. I try. But then soon stare at the horizon hoping to see the tip of the village cathedral.

Pilgrim Patti
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September 20 Santo Domingo de la Calzada to Belorado 23 km / 14+miles


September 20. 8:33 late start. Leaving Santo Domingo. No cafe on the way out of town! Breakfast and coffee must wait until the next village – Grañon.
 
 
 
Grañón
Grañón
Viloria de Rioja
Grañón – The My Way bar. Hated to leave. They were playing the BEST music! Visited the church across the street.
Grañón
Grañón
Viloria de Rioja – Not much air conditioning in these small villages, but this doorway provides a nice barrier to the elements.
Villambistia – Another rest stop! yay!
Crossing into Belorado