September 29 Good morning, Meseta!
September 27 Villamentero de Campos Break time
in Villarmentero de Campos with the geese and chickens!
September 27 Fromista to Carrion de los Condes 19 km / 12 miles
September 27. Fromista. It’s 0830 and I’m still not out of my room. Not very smart since that will make for a long walk in the heat of the day. Walked into a head wind the last 6-7 miles yesterday, and got an impressive sunburn. The heat, wind, and sunburn wiped me out, so I slept in this morning. Woke at 0700 and I’m usually up at 0545. More Meseta today. Walking to Carrion de Los Condes. 19 km
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September 26 Castrojeriz to Fromista 23 km / 14+ miles Good morning, Meseta!
I was too tired for village exploring, but this was close to my lodging. Lucky me!
September 23 Burgos Rest Day – Street Sculptures
Shopped for a jacket and another layer of warm clothes-sort of a very lightweight sweatshirt. It will be nearly a week before I’m in another town with stores and it suddenly got cool! 46 this morning with a high of 68. Should warm somewhat this week but thought I should be prepared.
Taking it easy today. Found a laundromat and washing all my clothes. Hand washing doesn’t get them all that clean.
Taking it easy today. Found a laundromat and washing all my clothes. Hand washing doesn’t get them all that clean.
September 22 & 23 Burgos for Two Nights
September 22. Burgos for two nights. Arrived and my room was ready early. Much to see in this city, but this is rest period so must limit my curiosity. I’m near the city center across from the cathedral, so not far from the happenin’ places.While in
Ibeas de Juarros, I had breakfast with a young Spanish woman who stopped on her way to Burgos with her full pack. And I had thought this route was off the Camino. She showed me this was an optional route-4 km longer than the main path, but this route is flat. Main route is hilly. I’d be more attentive to alternate routes, but after Burgos it’s flat. The views in the hilly areas are breathtakingly beautiful, and long days of flat in front of are monotone. My knee will be happy for flat, but my mind will miss the surprising vistas.
I’ve learned my fatigue barometer:
-Not tired-focus on destination begins about the last 1-3 miles.
-Very tired-focus on the destination begins before I get my boots on.
That should be my signal for a short day or a rest day. Who wants to walk all day with a bad attitude!Spain wakes slowly and stays up late. The restaurant in last night’s village opened at 9pm, but 7-8pm seems to be more usual. It’s 12:10 pm and stores on the plaza are still sleeping.
September 19 Santo Domingo Texting with Dana
September 19 To Santo Domingo Break on the side of the road.
September 19 Time for My Hat
Septermber 18 Navarrete to Najera 18 km / 11 miles
Leaving Navarette. 8:10am. Breakfast: scrambled eggs on toast. Two thin slices of ham, two thin slices of cheese 4.50€ and coffee 1.50€. Can’t beat those prices! And no tip or tax.
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