Molinaseca to Villafanca

While today was another 30 km walk, the terrain was relatively flat, which makes the distance a little more manageable.

As I walk through these ancient towns, I can’t help but wonder what it was like when it was a thriving town. Many buildings are abandoned and have very small populations because there is little opportunity. The ancient ruins are so interesting—was this a farm, a neighborhood, a school?
But the Camino Pilgrims breathed life back into and help sustain these towns. Many of the towns that pilgrims go through on the Camino are very poor areas of Spain. But the townspeople take care of the Pilgrims! ❤️

When I pass a deserted church, with huge stork nests in the bell tower, I imagine the hymns that were sung, the preaching and teaching that took place, and the prayers that were spoken. Where we hear the sounds of praise we hear the faith of the people that once were. I pray for the communities I traverse through to have faith, have hope.Read more