Terradillos to Bercianos - 25km

Today’s walk was pretty special. 13kms in, we officially reached the halfway point of the Camino Francés. Just outside of Sahagun the official marker stands — Ermita de la Virgen del puente (once used as a pilgrim hospice and burial ground) guarded by a Templar knight and local saint.

We visited the Sanctuary of the Pilgrim Virgin, The sanctuary is dedicated to Our Lady of the Pilgrim Virgin (La Virgen Peregrina), who is considered a spiritual protector of pilgrims walking to Santiago. We picked up our halfway certificate there. It was complimentary upon entry.

The rest of the walk was quiet and flat — not much to look at, but easy walking. Gotta be happy about that.

We’re staying in another Albergue tonight which seems to be in the sticks — but peaceful just the same. So far most villages in Spain seem so quiet, we often wonder where everyone is !

27km ahead tomorrow. Closer to a day of rest/exploration in Leon on Thursday.Read more