Merida to Salamanca ALSA

Day 10 Mérida to Salamanca ALSA

The Albergue in Mérida was full last night with new peregrinos starting their Caminos or just travelling through.
I had a short wander around the corner of the Albergue to view the spectacular aqueduct. 1 century BC, it took water from a river 6km away for the city and stood at 285ft tall.
I said my farewells to my little band of peregrinos and had an early night. I will miss them as we have grown close together.
I slept through until 7.15am and went to the nearby bus station. I ended up travelling with another American pilgrim who was making his way north of Zamora to carry on his Camino where he finished last year.
The journey to Salamanca took four hours over particularly tough terrain and some BIG hills. I have made the right decision. Thank you all for your support.
I arrived in Salamanca at 2pm and checked into my hotel/apartment room for two nights. Quick admin, I was out the door to check the city out.
It is lively and very beautiful.,I spent two hours wandering around and now relaxing with my feet up. The temperature here is 26C so will be better for walking.
Tomorrow, I will explore some more but as it’s Sunday most places will be shut.
My feet are healing. Hopefully I will be able to put some reasonable distances in now. I can either slow down or continue onto Finisterre this time. I am not bothered about collecting my Compostela this time.
And that was my 10th day on the Via de la Plata.Les mer