Day 2. Stg 14. Castrojeriz

It's another 15-mile walk today.

Woke up to a cool and foggy day.

On the way to Hontanas, I crossed two small plateaus along a long and solitary dirt trail, then I entered the flat San Antón valley until I reached Castrojeriz. It was pretty, but lots of time to think 🤔

Got lucky since the rain passed to the south of us. Lots of people on the trail. Forty percent are from South Korean. A reality TV show from 10 years ago made it extremely popular. There's a Korean podcast on the trail with his entourage. It's pretty funny to watch.

These old towns just pop rounding a corner. Small town with a church and a castle at the top of the knowl. They are spectacular. So, much history.

My hostel was much nicer. Also signed up for a pilgrams dinner, which was simply a pasta salad and baked chicken. We all eat together at a large table. Spoke with a father and daughter who came from Australia. Great conversations.

Hiked to the castle, which was a chore. Came upon a sheep hearder with his 200 sheep and three dogs. The generation of dogs from a senior citizen to his newest one. Beautiful animals working the sheep 🐑.

The views from the castle were wonderful. But climbing some parts of it were scary. Can't imagine the people building such a structure. Only three people at the castle, so I had it to myself.

I ended up connecting with Dawn from Oaxaca, Mexico 🇲🇽 . She recently moved there from New Zealand to retire. Ended up going to a bar and chatting. Friendships are easily had on the Camino. People are more open and true to themselves. I'll be walking with her and her friend Tanya tomorrow.

Had five people in dorm room. Rod from England snored so loud that the germany woman dragged her bed into the common area to get some sleep. Rod never woke up during her move. Too funny!Read more