Today did in excess of 20 miles and am within striking distance of Leon. I have a short walk into Leon tomorrow, about 5 miles and then I will spend the day there so this I will classify as a rest day
I did get my first blister today, but fortunately the roof is still on it so I hopefully will be able to control it. Pretty pissed that I got it but after doing almost 300 miles I shouldn’t complain.
Again today was walking across the Meseta. Walked for several hours with an Austrian pilgrim and also a Swedish one. It’s pretty amazing how you can have a fairly deep and meaningful conversation with some complete stranger who you will probably never see again. That’s one of the best things about the Camino so far. . The Swedish pilgrim got a text from her work saying to call them . They called back and basically said that there was no longer a job and they were terminated. The Austrian was a CFO of a major global company who was retiring. Fascinating conversation and I learned a lot about a lot of things. One thing is that they were ultra fit, and albeit great conversation. I shouldn’t have tried to keep up with their pace! I’m thinking that’s where I got my blister from.
I am certainly learning minimalism in many ways.
A couple of you have asked me about what I’m carrying as far as clothes I basically have two set of clothes. When I reach my destination, I hand wash the clothes I am wearing in the sink, hang them outside to dry and then next day wear the other set.
Often it’s like the Kris Kristofferson song. I put on my cleanest dirty shirt.
also please do not judge me on my grammar and spelling as I do all of this by voice, not keyboard
Arcahueja is a small village located in the province of León, Spain. It is situated along the French Way of the Camino de Santiago, making it a point of interest for many pilgrims on their journey to Santiago de Compostela. The village offers a peaceful rural setting, typical of the region, with scenic views and a tranquil atmosphere. Visitors to Arcahueja can enjoy the local hospitality, traditional Spanish architecture, and the opportunity to immerse themselves in the quiet countryside lifestyle of this part of Castile and León.
