A day in the life of…..


Posted by LP

Alarm at 6am - up, dressed and packed up by 6.45

Out before the sun was up - wonderful stars and planets  to see in the sky 

Photo - VQT checking the Camino App - we missed a turning in the dark

Walked for an hour or more until we reached the ruins of an convent for pilgrims, San Anton - there is a hostel there now 


Photo - interior of ruined convent 

Soon after we walked into the town of Castrojeriz 


Photo - approaching the town, the church is dominating the view

We went inside the church, paid 1euro each for the visit and a stamp in our pilgrim’s “passport”

We were ready for breakfast - we went into the first cafe we saw

Photo - the menu board at cafe - we had scrambled eggs with cheese and bread, tea and fresh squeezed orange juice for 19 euros total 

Photo - you can tell it is a classy establishment by the sign that says “It is forbidden to take off your shoes inside the bar”
Photo - friendly cat by LP’s feet - we met a couple of sweet cats on the way out of town
Photo - sign says curves and a 12% incline - the path was long and steep (see VQT’s blog post) - there is some debate on the height of Alto de Mostelares, we like the tidy number of 1,000 feet above sea level 

Photo - the Meseta and Camino as far as the eye can see
Photo - we stopped at a shady rest area - we ate some dried fruit and nuts

We walked and we walked and we walked

Photo - we saw this dog so intent on his ball as we walked and walked 
Photo - photo of river - we crossed the Rio Pisuerga - it looks nice and cool, but the temperature was rising - we walked and we walked

Photo - mural of the name of the town = Itero de la Vega - it was lunchtime by now and we stopped at the cafe for tea and ice cream = 7 euros total 
Photo - green door - took this important photo on the way out of town 
Photo - passed this marker = 424 km to Santiago - we’ve been walking for 14 days and we are nearing our half way point 

We walked and we walked and we walked (in the heat with very little shade) - 17+ miles later we arrived at Boadillo del Camino - then I stopped taking photos because I was thrilled to be at our destination - we drank a large beer (it was marvelous), we checked into our hotel (very pleasant, simple and modern) - then a big decision = eat lunch (served between 2 and 4pm OR wait for dinner at 7pm?) - we ate lunch in our dirty and smelly walking clothes = asparagus omlette and salad, water melon, wine and water for 20 euros total = fantastic! - we had a snooze and a shower……and that is about all we can manage for today! 

Photo - metal sculpture of Camino pilgrim

It is 8pm local time - we will soon be asleep, good night 💚








Comments

  1. CDZSeptember 14, 2025 at 3:34 PM

    A fabulous day! You earned a good night's sleep. PS. The pup was meant to meet you - green bandana. What a cutie.

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  2. DeniseSeptember 14, 2025 at 4:13 PM

    I’d wager that was one of the best omelets you’ve ever had. Sweet dreams!

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  3. To Dog With LoveSeptember 15, 2025 at 8:46 AM

    Lunch was a good choice. And of course there was a green door!

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2025 at 11:34 AM

    FABULOUS! So glad you guys are finding some good meals along the way. The photos are lovely. KH

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2025 at 4:17 PM

    Always eat the lunch! Then you'll have enough giddy-up to walk and take fabulous pictures!
    Cheryl P

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