So Much Walking!

Yesterday we accidentally walked 32 km. We made it to Saghoun (sp?), but decided to press on to the next town only 5 more km. But it was a little sketchy, so we went another 5 to the next one (Bercianos del Real Camino). The lady said we could stay if we wanted to put sleepìng bags in the street in front of the hostel. So I asked if they had no beds and she said the did not. That was a little discouraging, but she laughed at me and said come on in. It was very nice (and free). They fed us and everything. We also got to watch Spain win a match which they really needed.

Today we only have 18 km till Leon, so we will get there a couple days ahead of Ian. We are probably going to get a hotel on Friday so he can come in late since the hostels lock up around 10. We were told last night there is a bullfight Thursday night, so we are going to try to check that out. We also saw an ad for it.

The next couple days will be nice and relaxing.

No Pictures right now, I might be able to add them later though.

Happy anniversary to Mom and Dad! You two have been great role models for us!

¡Hasta luego!

A Desolate Stretch

If my guess is correct, the boys should be on or close to one of the more isolated stretches on the Camino. In the 1670s, Fr. Laffi came across a dead pilgrim being eaten by two wolves in this area. In 1743, a pilgrim named Nicola Albani who had trekked al the way from Naples, Italy opted to hire a guide to get him safely through this stretch. Even as recent as 1974, there were no paths, no buildings and little vegetation.

Now, however, things are more comfortable outside of Sahagun ... trees have been planted, there are picnic tables and a gravel path to guide the pilgrims. However, I wouldn't be surprised if computers have not yet made it to the area.

p.s. Ian returned to OK this morning and now I am writing from Corpus Christi ... where Chad and I are celebrating our 25th anniversary ... but we miss the boys.