Boadilla del Camino

I think today was one of the most gorgeous, awe-inspiring days so far for me. We started with a rather steep incline up onto a Mesa, and then the world opened up to the expansive Meseta, the high “desert” area that some people chose to avoid. But it’s springtime and the fields are a patchwork of different greens, especially after last nights spectacular thunderstorm.
We walked about 20 km today and it seemed almost effortless. After that initial hill the path was mostly flat. Once I got into a rhythm (now using my trekking poles), I felt like I was making good, steady progress.
The albergue tonight is very nice. No bunk beds! Love these types of places. There is no tiende (store) in this small village but the hotel/Hostal serves a nice menu del dia. There are huge stork nests outside the roof window and I’m listening the clipping noise of a parent stork feeding its young.
Tired and ready to turn in at 9:30. Up early tomorrow for a 26 km walk to Carrión de Los Condes.Read more