Day 29. Mansilla to Leon

Had a great night’s sleep and we were off at 0700 this morning. My foot is somewhat better. I had a tightened tendon from my heel to behind my knee. Steve thought I might have a blood clot but no swelling of the leg or hot feeling noted. Once it got warmed up, I was feeling good. But when he wanted to stop for coffee, I felt I needed to keep walking so it wouldn’t get cold on me. I think that’s what happened to me yesterday…we stopped 4-5 times and it cooled off and it was just so painful getting going again. He stopped and I kept on. He is a faster walker and I knew he would catch up but after 45 minutes I hadn’t seen him. I had followed yellow arrows out of town until I couldn’t find anymore. Then I asked a woman about the trail and she pointed in a direction I was headed…so on I went. Finally after an hour, I pulled out my 360 app to find him. We were parallel to each other but I was way off course. He was about to call a taxi to come find me but I finally found the trail with other pilgrims walking. Reunited again! We ran into our friend Keith from New York City. We walked with him into Leon. Very pleasant guy and I told him how much he helped me today before we went separate ways. His company and conversation kept my mind off the leg/foot. People come into your life at the right time and for a reason. Feeling blessed!
We made it to Leon!!!! 14 miles and 32251 steps! We are going to take a rest day tomorrow and explore the city and the Cathedral. Absolutely beautiful. Today I’m grateful that the foot/leg is better, grateful for Keith and his company, and grateful for a rest day. Sleeping in!!!Read more