La Magdalena

Today was an amazing walk. I know, I’ve said that many times already. We went to 1900 m high (with only about a 700 m ascent and nothing too steep). The high point was spectacular.

The descent was also quite gradual, and then we arrived at the Calderones, a geological wonder. It was like walking on the moon —very rocky, with lots of amazing formations. For the first couple of kms, we walked alongside a beautiful stream. Suddenly it disappeared and we were walking in the river bed. It was eerily silent. Then a few kms along, the stream burst out of the rocks and we followed it for several more kms.

All in all a great walk. The last 6 km on asphalt didn’t even feel bad on my feet because of my cushy trail runners. I am in a Hostal in La Magdalena because the albergue doesn’t have any showers. Sorry if that makes me a pampered Peregrina.

Alun has left on the bus to Leon. No other pilgrims here yet but I hope there will be some. Fingers crossed.Read more