Days 28-29: Rest days in León

Having a couple of rest days in León gave me the opportunity to get some things done. I’ve been looking for gaiters in the bigger towns, but I’ve had no luck. I have to stop every hour or so to get pebbles out of my shoes, which is super annoying. I was so happy to find Altra gaiters that are made for my shoes. I also found some Merino wool leggings at a Decathlon, which I need on the chilly nights and mornings. The Ziploc bag I’ve been carrying my toiletries in has ripped to shreds, so I also found a nice little toiletry bag. Just those things made the stop in León a success, but I also got to visit the cathedral and attend an organ concert one evening. Add to that a morning at a nice little spa with a wonderful sports massage, and I would say it was a great rest. But after two days, I was ready to get back on the trail again, so I decided to walk tomorrow and the next day, then I will take the bus back to León to meet Amy. I’m going to try walking with my regular backpack to see how I do. If it’s not too much, I’ll plan to carry it the rest of the way, which will give us a little more freedom in deciding how far we want to walk each day.
This weekend is a holiday in Spain, so everything will be closed, which makes it a good time to be walking. They are celebrating the Fiesta Nacional de España, or National Day of Spain, which commemorates Christopher Columbus and the Spanish legacy around the world. It’s a huge celebration, and let me tell you, the Spanish people know how to throw a party!Leia mais