Calzadilla de Tera to Mombuey

Calzadilla de Tera to Mombuey

Distance 25 kms (5.5 hours)

Last night, my Spanish friends managed to get the landlord of a nearby bar to prepare a simple meal for us otherwise it was going to be crisps and fruit.
It was an early night and back up at 7am. I set off alone at 07.30am. It was only 4C and it felt very cold. The trail was difficult to pick up but eventually I managed to get back on track using a map app.
As dawn rose, I was buzzed by bats flying low. I crossed a huge dam and saw huge banks of mist on it’s waters.
I stopped a few kilometres past the dam at an Albergue which invites passing peregrinos in to make their own tea/coffee. I gad a badly needed coffeee to warm myself up. I also caught up with Ankel.
I got talking a Dutch couple walking from Holland to Grenada with two donkeys. They had been on the road since 1st September. The donkeys decided how far they walked each day, usually 15-20kms.
The terrain gradually changed into savannah countryside. My left leg was really slowing me down with pain but I persisted. This Camino can be a lonely place. You gave lots of time for soul searching and thoughts. Thus can make you mentally strong. I think that is one of the main reasons I walk these Caminos.
Eventually, I arrived in Mombuey and stopped in a local supermarket to ask for directions to the Albergue. I managed to knock a display down with my rucksack. The shopkeeper was kind and patiently showed me where it was.
I arrived at the very small and very basic Albergue to meet up with Ankel and Carlos.
Quick admin and we were out for lunch. This was followed by a much needed siesta.Read more