SpanjeCastilla y LeónBurgosEstatua del Cid42°20’25” N 3°41’56” W
10 mei 2018, Spanje ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
SpanjeCastilla y LeónVillalcázar de Sirga42°18’57” N 4°32’33” W 14 mei 2018, Spanje ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Since leaving Burgos, we’ve climbed the Meseta, the high plain that stretches from Burgos to Leon. Wide open spaces, remote old Camino towns, and very little communication available. The Meseta wasMeer informatie
15 mei 2018, Spanje ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
This was our view today, for 14 miles. Looks pretty monotonous, right? Until you realize ... we were walking part of the original Roman road through Spain, still intact after 2000 years (with just aMeer informatie
SpanjeLeónCatedral de León42°36’1” N 5°33’59” W
19 mei 2018, Spanje ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Tonight and tomorrow we will stay in Leon, resting up for the last 200 miles. We’ll devote tomorrow to the magnificent Gothic Cathedral.
The past few days have been easy walks with few climbs. WeMeer informatie
SpanjeLeónCatedral de León42°36’1” N 5°33’59” W 19 mei 2018, Spanje ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
How do you find your way across 500 miles of Spain, through villages, fields and cities? You pay attention and look for these —
(Or you look for other pilgrims who seem to know where they’re going).
SpanjeLeónCatedral de León42°36’1” N 5°33’59” W
19 mei 2018, Spanje ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Self explained —
SpanjeLeónCatedral de León42°36’1” N 5°33’59” W
20 mei 2018, Spanje ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
We’re enjoying our rest day in Leon, and this siesta thing is pretty nice! Our hotel is just outside the Cathedral, across the street from a hospital (good location?!).
Leon Cathedral is soMeer informatie
SpanjeLeónCatedral de León42°36’1” N 5°33’59” W
20 mei 2018, Spanje ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
SpanjeCastilla y LeónMolinaseca42°32’19” N 6°31’17” W 24 mei 2018, Spanje ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Today we climbed to the highest point on the Camino, Monte Irago, and the Iron Cross. The Cross was placed there in the 11 th century by a Catholic abbot to mark the way for pilgrims traveling toMeer informatie
SpanjeCastilla y LeónMolinaseca42°32’19” N 6°31’17” W
24 mei 2018, Spanje ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
... had to come down! And it was steep and VERY rocky. But the flowers and the scenery were beautiful,
Reiziger Happy Mother’s Day Laurie. We love you!!
Reiziger John & Laurie, press on. Don’t jump on jump on the horse. 😊