Hornillos to Hontanas

Slept well last night. Bottom bunk comfortable and my 9 roommates snored much less than those in Burgos - perhaps because not all were men! Someone’s alarm woke the room at 5am but I rolled over and went back to sleep for another couple of hours.

Left the albergue a bit later than my aim but was on the road by just before 8. Really quite cold initially, but the sun soon rose into the cloudless sky above the endless fields.

The path seemed a little quieter this morning probably because I was a bit later, and I’ve mostly walked alone so far today.

Got to Hontanas about half an hour ago, after 12.6 km. Time for breakfast in a shady garden, a brief hello to my Australian friends who were about to set off as I arrived.

Feet a little tender this morning, with a blister or two forming, and needing treatment. Legs not too achy.Read more