Overnight - Albergue San Pelayo
Yet another day of long roadside walking on the 'sende', as this part of the walk is apparently known. I'm still really enjoying the starkness of it all, although it seems some of my colleagues out here aren't too keen. I heard today that one person, knowing what was in store, simply caught a bus from Burgos to Leon to avoid it all. Each to his/her own, I suppose.
A largely uneventful day was punctuated with tea stops at Reliegos and Mansilla de las Mulas before pressing on to Puente Villarente and this very pleasant garden albergue, which seems to be home tonight to just four of us, out of a possible 30+ beds. The albergue owner confirmed some earlier comments I'd heard that July and August were both really, really slow times on this part of the Camino.
This afternoon, I got with the program and had a long siesta before the pilgrims’ dinner at the albergue. It was then off to bed - after air-guitaring to the 11 minute live version of Sultans of Swing on YouTube about four times in a row. Mark Knopfler is a legend!
Weather - Very similar to yesterday and the few days before. Coolish, then warming up with not much cloud.
Health - Feet are improving and remain the only minor health issue. No gastro problems. No other aches or pains. And the early sunburn on the back of the legs has evolved into a deep tan. Things are going surprisingly well so far - touchwood! It was in stark contrast to the plight of the Slovakian guy I had dinner with who's immediate future on the Camino is in doubt after developing a debilitating ankle problem.
Food - Tortilla slice + Pot of tea at Reliegos; Apple; Pot of tea at Mansilla; Gel; Handful shelled peanuts; Albergue dinner (bread basket, mixed salad, grilled chicken and hot chips, crème caramel)
Expenses - Accommodation - 10.00; Food/Drink - 14.50 Total – 24.50
Walking time - 6 hours, 10 minutes (start 7:05am, arrive at accommodation 1:15pm)
Brierley distance - 25.4km (total 451.6km)
Daily Steps - 35,696
Total Camino steps - 717,212
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