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18th of May – Almost Halfway to Santiago
The walk today will be a bit of a challenge for many reasons. It’s almost 27 kilometers and I’m finding my comfortable distance is 20-22 kilometers so I know I’ll be pushing the last section. Also the weather forecast is for 28 degrees, and a very high probability of rain. And to add to that, this is the section where the first village and water stop is 17 kilometers.
18th of May – En Route to Terradillos
Almost Halfway on the Camino de Santiago Leaving Carrion Long section without water Oasis Oasis 2 A long straight road... First Village Where is the cafe? I finally made it Resting place for tonight A...
19th of May – Is my Camino over? Walking to El Burgo Ranero
I was pondering on this this morning. It’s an overcast day, which always seems to affect my mood. But it wasn’t just that. I feel like I’ve gone through an enormous transformation already on this Camino. There was the physical stage, initially just getting used to the walk. Then I guess you would call it the stage of relaxation as I started to get into the rhythm of the walk.
Camino Gear Tips
Some Tips on Camino Equipment During a rest break I thought it might be useful to review some of the equipment that I'm using on this Camino. I might try to do a more comprehensive review when I get home.
20th of May – From El Burgo Ranero to Mansilla
A Day on the Senda... Breakfast More senda Battery was low-hence B&W mode... Chatting to 'El Ramon' B&W mode due to low battery...sorry
21st of May – A Struggle | Walking to León
Today was not easy. For many reasons. Some of those internal struggles have resurfaced, and took up much of my thinking time today. But also of concern, was the physical. About 5 kilometers from Leon I started getting pains in the front of my shins. Oh no, I thought, not shin splints!
22, 23, 24 May
A rest day in Leon yesterday (22nd) was just what I needed. Other than a look around the Cathedral, it was a day of rest. Though I did manage to find a great Physio! 23rd will see me ending up at Hospital de Orbigo. The 24th I’ll be aiming for Astorga, with a stop along the way to visit ‘David’ who now devotes his life to supporting pilgrims on their journey.
22nd of May – Another Day Off | Recuperating in León
Today was a day of relaxation and recuperation. I slept in, had a leisurely breakfast, and then went in search of a good physio. A very helpful receptionist at my hotel managed to arranged a physio at the other side of town, so I caught a taxi over there. The physio center was obviously of a very high quality, as depicted around the walls with all the newspaper cuttings of the famous sports people who used the facility.
23rd of May – My Mojo is back!
I’ve tried to take it easy today to give my legs a bit of a break so it’s been slow and easy. And of course more chances to reflect. At lunch yesterday in Leon, I was sharing some Camino stories with three other guys that I have met off and on over the last couple of weeks. And we all came to the conclusion that sharing these stories with someone who hasn’t walked the Camino, who hasn’t gone through the physical, emotional and spiritual journey, is sometimes very difficult.
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