Waiting to leave, lost L&R so took off on my own, no idea if they’re in front or behind. Seeing others that I recognized, the ladies from Canada. Started cold and clear, perfect walking weather, the rain has passed and the sky is clear blue.
Shortly after I left Terradillos, I started seeing what looked like Hobbit houses. These small buildings dug into the side of a hill were used to store wind, food or other things. The also provided shelter for the workers when needed. They’re not used much now but, it was still interesting.
Marketing along the Camino is interesting. For most Pilgrims, when they hit a town, the first bar is where they stop to eat, drink and rest. If you’re located further along, how do you entice people to walk a little bit further?
Into Sahagun, fought over for hundreds of years by the Moors and Christians, most of the historic buildings destroyed, century after century, there’s still some things to look at. I explored a bit as I was looking for new tips for my trekking poles, the asphalt eats them alive.
Albergue Ladriego, on the far end of town, is kind of funky but Juan is friendly and cool. There is 1 dorm with the toilets and showers across the courtyard. There’s also a weird little chapel here too, kind of odd.
Normal routine, shower, wash clothes, eat and nap. We did have time for a dose of G&T and dinner at the Ladriego was good, no chicken tonight a spicy choriso stew.
Mixed feelings as I cross the half way point. The anticipation of seeing Susan is commingled with the approaching finality. The time off is great, the space to think, reflect and grow is immeasurable.
Jumping ahead tomorrow, no place to stay so we’re taking a taxi about 15km, then walking about 20km.