Day 13 - To Santo Domingo

Day 13 - To Santo Domingo
(Wednesday)
21 kms; Difficulty 1/3

There was such a beautiful, geologically spectacular backdrop to Najera which I took note of on my way out of town this morning. A friend actually had this view close out her window.

I just love the sunrises. They never disappoint! And such a big sky. Thank love it!

To the beautiful mountains of northern Spain…….is this the day we say goodbye? Or will we meet again around some bend or over some hill? If so, I will look forward to it. If not, then perhaps again one day. Until then, stay as magnificent as you are!

We are guided on the trail by many different means. Some are particularly unorthodox! (i.e. arrows on the ground made of stones).

My right leg bothered me a lot for the first half of today. I discovered that if I stopped and stood with no weight on it, it would
temporarily feel better. Then I could go for a few hundred metres before having to stop again. That went on for hours. It REALLY slowed me down! But I will do anything to avoid aggravating it further. Some people with similar problems are grounded and have to find a place to rest their injury for days. That is NOT in my plans. But then it’s not up to me. The Camino rules me now.
My leg felt quite a bit better in the afternoon for some reason. So this afternoon I kept walking and walking until I reached Santo Domingo.
It wasn’t until I arrived there that I realized I had walked for the last 15 km without a break. Not even stopping to sit down. Not the smartest thing I have done, and I won’t do it again, but I just kept watching for a rest stop and nothing appeared.
It does indicate my fitness level is improving.

And here are some beautiful churches. I love going in these cathedrals. They’re so beautiful with all the gold and colours.Read more