Santo Domingo de la Calzada to Belorado

163 miles done. 337 to go.

This morning I got up super early to walk because the temperature was in the 80s again. The sun is brutal and getting up and getting the walk over before it is scorching out was a good choice.

I was up at 5 and out the door by 5:30 am which meant it was dark. Really dark. I can’t remember the last time I was in the pitch dark in the middle of nowhere, but it was amazing. The stars! So bright and I saw the most gorgeous falling star.

I’m not going to make a habit of getting up early to walk though cause it was slightly dangerous in the ability to see where you are going. I had to use my phone flashlight often. Don’t want to sprain my ankle falling in a ditch!

The sunrise was behind me but I took lots of time to stop and take it in: the brilliant colors on the horizon highlighting the mountains from which I’d traveled from.

Having arrived too early in Belorado before check-in at my hostel, I enjoyed the public square and watching people as fluff from local poplar trees floated constantly all around.

I need sleep, and lots of it. Till tomorrow, friends.Read more