Day 26: ElBurgo to Mansilla de las Mulas

Today’s walk was much better than yesterday’s, thank goodness. I walked the first 13 km with Catherine, which was really nice. I’m using Compeed on my heel blister, and while it’s still tender, it’s not so painful that I can’t walk. I have 20 km to go tomorrow, then I’ll have a break in León and hopefully enough time for the blisters to heal.
When I was doing my laundry, I chatted with a French family who are doing the Camino by bicycle. It was a grandma and grandpa, their daughter, and grandchild who looked to be about 18 months old. The toddler was pulled in one of those bicycle trailers, and the mom said she was doing great. I have no idea how far they have traveled, but they were impressive! I also met a couple the other day who were walking with their 3 1/2 month old baby. I can’t imagine walking with a new baby the age of Evelyn!
I had dinner tonight with old and new Camino friends. Tomorrow will be my last day with most of the people I’ve met on the Camino because I’m going to take a few extra days in León. I’m sad to part with them, but looking forward to a few rest days!Read more