Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Day 14 Hontanos to Boadilla



Early light rain, then cleared.
Had a nice walk in to Castroheriz by taking the alternate road to the highway. Had a great chat with Michelle and Mike from the US (daughter and father). Checked out the gothic ruins of the ancient convent at San Anton, where they used to cure St Anthony´s fire (look that one up you medicos), and have the symbol Tau. Shortly after saw the trunk of a tree blasted by lightning in the last day. Entered Castroheriz a long town, then crossed a bridge, under which the frogs where croaking like crazy, must be mating season. They were big guys too. Followed by a solid climb up on to the meseta. It felt really good, with a splendid view back over the town. Had a coffee at Ermita de San Nicholas, a basic albergue where the pilgrims feet are washed in the evening (but we was gone...). Crossed into the Province of Palencia y Tierra de Campos (Land of fields and they ain´t fibbin there). Ended the walk at Boadilla del Camino at an Albergue run by an artist. Nice place and good ambience.


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