14.2 miles with many paths similar to yesterday, however much of today was on paths along the road. Another mild, sunny, beautiful day with gorgeous scenery. Today I have entered the giant province of Castile y Leon, home of Burgos, Leon, the great plains or Meseta, and the ancestral home of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella who sent Columbus on his voyage of discovery of the New World. I ended up leaving an hour later then normal due to a change to daylight savings time, so I didn't arrive at my tiny pensione until 2. Clothes were washed in a pail in the kitchen sink (on 2nd floor), then hung out to dry by leaning out the adjacent window and pinning them to the line in the sun. We take our modern conveinces for granted. The window has a lovely view of the storks, nesting in the top of the old church.
Perhaps because I started later, perhaps because "next week" is here, there are many more pilgrims on the trail. The American/Ugandan couple I met a few days ago are in my same little pensione. Due to their schedules, they start their long journey home tomorrow.
The book has 2 long days walks to Burgos; since I am in no hurry, I will divide it into 3 moderate days. And then I get a total rest day in the historical center of Burgos. All continues to mosey along well, other than being physically tired I have no complaints. The walk through this empty and green country is a joy.
Noni, you are looking so good! I hope some Spanish pirates don't try to steal you because you are hot!
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