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On my way … Day 25 … Rabanal to Molinaseca
Wednesday, June 6, 2018 … 28 km … 17 miles Today We have definitely left the Meseta and today is the day that confirms it. We head up to the highest point on the Camino. The highest elevation. It’s not like the first day where it is an incline for hours, but a short and…
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On my way … Day 24 … Astorga to Rabanal del Camino
Tuesday, June 5, 2018, 22 km … 14 miles Today was a normal day on the Camino. Fourteen miles is about an average day. We are definitely out of the Meseta. There will be a gradual incline all day. As we follow the road for most of the day, towns will be available every three…
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On my way … Day 23 … Hospital de Orbigo to Astorga
Monday, June 4, 2018 … 15 km … 10 miles … Sunny/Rain Morning Even after the long day and being on my feet all evening, which were killing me when I climbed into bed, I feel good. My toes still go numb at night but after waking they come back to life. Every morning as…
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On my way … Day 22 … Leon to Hospital de Orbigo
Sunday, June 3, 2018 … 38km … 24 miles … Sunny As we woke this morning, we were moving slowly. We had to get our bodies back on schedule. Our day was not going to be long, so we decided to leave a little later. We planned to walk to Villar de Mazarife, 22 km away….
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On my way … Day 21 … Leon … And then they rested!
Saturday, June 2, 2018 … Day 21 … Leon … And then they rested! My Journal: Woke on my own today, no alarm and nowhere to go. How nice is that? We had a nice day of exploration, meals, fellowship, and quiet time. I was amazed by the end of the day, we still had…
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On my way … Day 20 … Mansilla to Leon
Friday, June 1, 2018 … 18 km … 11 miles After yesterday, I was ready for today. Not only is it going to be a short day, it is one of our shortest so far, but it was the day we were walking into Leon. The next day will be our rest day. I think…
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On my way … Day 19 … Calzadilla to Mansilla
Thursday, May 31, 2018 … 23km … 15 miles Last night as Marco was cooking dinner, we ran across the street to buy supplies for today’s walk. This day started off with a long stretch of nothingness. Just us and the long old Roman road for 17 km, 11 miles. The guidebook showed one picnic…
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On my way … Day 18 … Terradillos to Calzadilla
Wednesday, May 30, 2018 … 27 km … 17 miles, Cloudy / Sun Today was a day full of towns and options. The morning would be full of plenty of places to sit and take a break, but the afternoon was different. There were two paths today. The Real Camino Frances is the most popular…
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On my way … Day 17 … Carrion to Terradillos de los Templarios
Tuesday, May 29th 2018 … 27 km … 17 miles Last night was good. It was only the five of us in the room, so it was quiet, warm, and comfy. We got snacks for today’s walk because the guidebook showed there could be a stretch of 17 km with little to no refreshments. There was…