Leon to St Martin del camino

We were glad to be back walking today after a couple of days sightseeing in Leon. It felt good to get our limbs moving again. The highlight of this trip is how much we have learnt, it has been mind-blowing.

Our walk out of Leon was very mediocre; a long walk through a more rundown part of the city with lots of shabby apartments and a big motorway.

We had breakfast at a cafe on the way out 10 Eoros for croissant, coffees, toastardas, cokes and tortillas - maybe our cheapest yet.

We chose "the scenic" off the motorway route to San Martin. We thought we had made a mistake as it added to our journey and we had to make a diversionsion through some back roads to get to our destination. However, our friends Barry and John assured us it was a good decision as the normal route was brutally boring travelling all day alongside a motorway.

Our albergue tonight is 2 years old, modern and well set up. We have paid 60 Euors for the night - it's cheap 15 Euros for a bunk bed each, and because some of the bunk rooms come in 4's we have our own for no extra cost. Result! We had the Pilgrim's menu at 14 Euros each; chickpea and vegetable soup, oven baked fish and potatoes, chocolate pudding or cornettos for dessert and a carafe of red wine. Delicious.

We have been so fortunate so far with the weather with beautiful clear cool days without a hint of rain. However, tomorrow, there are serious threats of rain or at least showers. We guess it had to happen sometime. We have walked more than 500 kilometers now and have just 10 days left of walking. We are a little sad about that.

Tomorrow we pass through the town of Astorga. We understand that it has a palace designed by Gauldi a famous architect, it is a do-not-miss-stop. We know nothing about Gauldi, but there was a Gauldi museum in Leon, so we guess he is a big deal. We are researching him tonight to be more informed tomorrow.

Good night all, we have a 30+ km trip tomorrow.Read more