Shorter, still flat, and dry

A good day, but I will admit that I am looking forward to some elevation! Today’s walk was also completely along the Canal de Castilla. For the first 13 km, I was totally alone. But then in Frómista, I joined up with the Camino Francés. There were probably about 30 or 40 sitting in cafés or outside stores, but I seem to be the only one who went inside the church. I realize that I am in a very small cohort of people who love ancient churches, but come on. This is one of the true wonders of Romanesque, 11C.

I had a good half hour there, where the capitals are really the main attraction. And the exterior is exquisite.

Then came about 6 km “backwards“ on the Camino Francés. I started to count, but gave up at 60, and I was less than a kilometer out of town. So yes, it is very busy.

I am staying in a small hotel owned by the Albergue owners in Boadilla. Eduardo, who was a young guy helping his mom when I first stayed in their albergue in 2000, is still here, as as his mom! They have turned this into a pretty big operation. The café restaurant is mobbed at 1 PM, and there are at least 25 suitcases sitting in the hallway while their owners saunter along to this place — luggage transport is everywhere on this Camino!

My good camino friend Rebekah drove over from Moratinos to have lunch. It was really great to see her and catch up. Good for the soul.

Tomorrow back to the Canal de Castilla and solitude.

24 km, 39 m

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