Santo Domingo de Calzada,Spain

Hello! We are in Santo Domingo De Calzada.
Easier day of 20km. We can feel things creaking when we get up after a break for food.🤣. I feel better when the 20-30yr old somethings are limping along or talking about their pains.
We have been running into folks from days ago and recently met folks! This Camino has me saying, ‘Hello!’ as if I am wondering through the neighborhood store only it’s folks from 5 different counties! Side note: There are, actually many Americans here on this Camino.
Some folks from many countries, and I am side stepping a bit, are getting a reality check. Walking 20 or 30km is a challenge they are all up to! It’s the reality of walking 20+km daily for weeks that has a few folks changing perspectives. And they are impressed with what they are accomplishing! 😃 When pilgrims get to a town or village with a cafe we descend upon the cafe! Orders of coffee, orange juice, quick food etc and a chance to visit. A moment to check on each other’s journey and any pains. But the longer isn’t long as there are still miles to go. 😎
I want to share about a gal ( her dad is 91 So that makes her how old?😊) she looks youthful. When she returns home to Germany after this Camino she is immediately starting to plan for an April PCT ( Pacific Crest Trail). trip. 5 months, full pack ( food, tent, sleeping bag, cooking burner, etc), it’s the west coast Mexico to Canada mountain trek. She finds this Camino easy. 💕 Her attitude is amazing!
Our days are still cool in this wine country. We also see sunflowers by the acres which are impressive even if they are past season.
We could see this town many hours before arriving. It gives one pause to know that by car at good speed it would take minutes for what takes by foot hours. It’s an interesting perspective.
The town is lovely and has a Michelin rated restaurant! We may step up our dinner plans!!
***The Beehive looking stone structure was a vineyard guardian shelter in the 1800’s. ( shade from the heat, rain shelter, etc)Read more