This morning we left the Sisters, I asked S. Carmen if I could make a donation and she said Si. I gave her 50€ because I was touched by their hospitality and their life stories. S. Carmen reared up and said No!, menos. I asked her if she would please accept my donation, as we say in Texas, she hugged my neck. So, in less than 24 hours, I got kissed by a Nun and, made her cry. A good cry but, but still…
Out of Carrion towards Terridillos de los Templardillos, we faced 17km of a straight, flat Roman road, covered with stone dust to protect it but still raised. The history is incredible. Nothing much to see, there is a pop up stand about half way there that provided a cup of coffee, I’d hoped that L&R would catch up but, I didn’t see them. If the pop up bar is not there, there is no fountain or bar along the way…take extra water.
Terradillos de Los Templarios is a 2 Albergue town, we chose the Jacques de Molay, a comfortable place but very quiet because it was Sunday, the only way I know what day it is. The albergue has a nice bar attached which is good because, there is nothing else around. Dawn and Nallie stayed Albergue Los Templarios, the first one as you come in to town, it looked new.
Our room is a quad but we’re still only 3 and the toilet/showers is down the hall. One washing machine with no dryer, it’s cold, windy and threatening to rain so I don’t have high hopes for everything drying. Shortly after we hung them out, a huge shower passed over…these won’t be dry tomorrow.
Jaques de Molay was the last Grand Master of the Templars, he was burned at the stake in Paris, 1314. The legacy of the Templars died shortly afterwards as the remaining Templars were hunted down and killed. The Catholic Church and French Monarchy thought they were too independent and posed a risk to both. A good book, if your a history buff is The Templars by Dan Jones, I’ve provided a link: The Templars
After a total of 27 km today, we have a very short day tomorrow to Sahagun, 13 km. Supposed to be cold in the morning, around 38/3, I’m hoping it will be dry. Sure wish I had my sleeping bag, I guess I’ll have to take my chances with the blanket on the bed.