Terradillos de los Templarios

I want to step back mentally to last evening in Carrión and finish the evening. We visited the local church before dinner. Past a favorite door. Popped into a sports store fearing we will need warmer bases layers for potential colder weather in a few weeks. . ( Today in the sun I can’t locate my sun hat!!!). ***Wish I had another sports store I could pop into! When I shed a long sleeve shirt I popped it on my head. Quite the forward fashion statement!
Back to last night: The dinner we had last night was a bit of heaven! We were directed to a well know gem of a restaurant .The salad was amazing as a starter then the second was a lovely steak with more greens. Lots of bread on the table of course! I knew I couldn’t possibly eat it all, right!?…,, Amazingly after approximately 25km there wasn’t a morsel left. Again even with wine, it was less than going to Red Robin/hamburger’s. Hahaha
We headed out later this early morning than desired for our longer day today.
. The promised cafe open at 6am, wasn’t. We weren’t going to have a break ( cafe or shaded spot for 17+km). We couldn’t start out on l empty stomachs.
Yes, amazing my stomach was empty this morning. We did find breakfast ( fried eggs with Jamon /Spanish ham -delish) and headed out. Unfortunately, no milk alternatives so no Cola-cao ( hot chocolate) for me..🥲
Another fantastic sunrise miles. We had hours ahead with nothing but cut wheat on a dirt and gravel road. You know the stuff dreams are made of, right!? 😅 No break for 17km. Focus and go!
I must be serious for a moment. The focus to push forward, to override aches, to focus on what I refer to as Bio-feedback to help a tight muscle relax, to’ talk’ a shin out of becoming a Shin-splint issue, takes focus. At least that’s my journey on the Meseta. Maybe I am fooling myself, but it’s’ working for me’ 😅.
It doesn’t matter whether the pilgrims on this trail are 20 to 84yrs. We’ve heard of Shin-splints, blisters, ankle issues, hip issues, etc., etc. . This Camino feels less technically difficult then last year, but mentally and in a different way very tough on the body. It doesn’t matter the age group.
Back to this morning!!! Sorry! I digressed. A wonderful sunrise! Lots of miles ahead. No hour for a break, water out a sit down other then asking the road.
Then 8+km out there is an Oasis! 😎. I have no idea how they had power. They had huge water tanks ( no bathrooms). Who cares!!! There was fresh squeezed OJ, food, pastries, coffee, lattes, tea. They’d thrown Astro turf down, bamboo walls, chairs, tables, etc. All along side a road in the middle of wheat fields. Loved it!!
The remainder of the 17km until we arrived at a village to take a break again was a a highlight. Fresh squeezed orange juice ( Zumo de Najaranje), or most anything else one would expect ( sandwiches, paella, pastries) all ready to grab.
This is an important note: Not getting too comfortable, don’t over stay, it’s important to leave before your body thinks you’re done for the day. A half hour might be too long…😃. The first 3 steps let you know your body wants to stay put. 😅
We did travel a shady lane that was welcomed!! The temperatures hit 74 degrees today! At home I draw a line at a high of 72 degrees as I claim I melt. 🤔 The satisfaction at the end of each day of crushing it is so rewarding!!
We arrived at our Alburgue a few hours ago. Showered, laundry is going ( the gal here is doing our laundry ( both of us), wash and dry for €10, I am sitting at a table on a lovely lawn/ like your own back yard. Yes!!
The people on the patio are chatting: Germany, Australian, French, Spanish, Chile, etc. So many countries and languages! Love it!!
OH, special treat, dinner here is as early as 6pm not 7pm!! So excited to not have to wait! 🤣
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