Day 26. Carrion to Terradillos

We were able to go to the Pilgrim’s Mass last evening. The priest was much more relaxed and even a bit playful than the one in Burgos. When the ceremony was over, he asked that the pilgrims come to the front. He wanted to know where everyone was from. Afterwards, he gave individual blessings to each of us. Then invited us into the antechamber for the stamp. I was very interested in receiving the stamp but also very interested in the older relics and artwork in that room.
We left Carrion with a cool 45 degree temp and a breeze that kept “pushing” us forward. We had read and had been told that it was going to be a long stretch without places to rest or get water. We had about 2.5 liters of water just in case we needed it. To our surprise, we came upon a food truck serving coffee and breakfast items and within 3 miles a very nice rest stop. We keep running into familiar friends and meeting new ones along the way. We may only say “Buen Camino” or “How are your feet”
But it is well intentioned. Saw Rachel and Tomo today. Walked with Tomo a while. He asked Steve what makes for a long relationship? Tomo later told me what he had asked and I said “ I would love to hear what he said”. Tomo thought that was funny!
We walked 17 miles (39,040 steps) today to Terradillos. We had a wonderful meal of spaghetti,salad, and fish. It was the best spaghetti ever! When you come in as hungry as we do, everything is the best ever!!! Tomorrow we head to Bercianos. Today I am grateful for the wind to my back, grateful for the spaghetti and grateful for a place to lay my head.Read more