Hornillos del Camino to Castrojeriz

Another short day of only 12 miles today.
219 miles done. 281 to go. 44%.

Yesterday, I was talking with a couple pilgrims about memorial crosses along the way, and we pondered together about how many deaths might occur along the Camino per year. We supposed that heart attacks might lead the way, as well as car accidents, or weather occurrences. Curiosity got the best of me today and I learned that there are often two or three deaths per month on the Camino Frances for precisely those reasons.

Along the Camino route today, I came across an albergue that has a full fledged spa facility! I thought this morning that I should throw my swimsuit in my daypack, not for any reason other than if I found a great little creek to rest by, I’d have the option to get in the water. I decided I didn’t need the extra 4 oz in my pack, and I’m kicking myself for it. I definitely would have spent the 25 euros to have a spa afternoon there! Should I ever be on the Camino Frances again, I’ll be definitely staying in Hontanas. https://alberguessantabrigida.com/hidroterapia-…

I also found a castle home that I think Bryan would approve of. It has a fun statue fountain of a man peeing. lol

Small town, not a lot to do. after my walk, I had a couple glasses of wine at a local watering hole surrounded by locals after work was over for them. And then took a nap for two hours, just in time to wake up for dinner. Or so I thought…

Small town here, but they have 7 restaurants. I went to all of them! And not in a good way. I walked from one to another to another to find every single one closed. Learned that they all either take Thursdays off, or, they aren’t open yet for the season. Decided that bars here typically have food, so thought I’d give that a shot. The first two bar’s kitchens weren’t open tonight but the third bar (which I think was the last option) had a short list of food options… of the three options (patatas bravas, finger de pollo, jalapeño chedar), I chose the last two and at least now I have food in my belly.

I’m going to need a big breakfast. Till tomorrow, night!Läs mer