Day 15: Hornillos - Castrojeriz

After a pretty rough sleep thanks to the steam train impression from my Spanish bunks neighbour, we set off in what was a very cold morning. Eventually the sun came out with the blue sky, and when I stopped for a coffee and jamon toast I had a lovely view over the hills.

I think we have entered "la meseta" which is a plateau known for being super dry and pretty barren. The terrain while pretty consistent the whole day, still had a rugged beauty to it.

I caught up with Rosie on the trail, and we talked a while about music and her learning the harmonica. I've said she needs to learn "Follow the Sun" by Xavier Rudd, which I played fromy my phone, so will check in a few days to see if theres any progress. Every second person out here can sing or the play guitar!

Coming into town on fairly fresh legs i decided to put some work in and head to the Castillo on the hill. This certainly got the lungs burning but I had a lovely view in return.

I ran into Australian Liz in the albergue, who I hadn't seen for a few days, and strangely reminds me of how I picture Grandma at 60. She does have the same greying hair and is also lovely.

Dinner was chicken pesto pasta! They really don't have much chicken here, so this was a nice change of flavours, and some much needed protein. Dinner was also hilarious, wirh everyone swapping great stories. It is nice to really be able to get to know these people day after day.Read more