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Camino 2013

Leon to San Martin del Camino

Today it dawned on me that my Daughter Ali would love the Camino if for no other reason then the many cats and kittens in every town and village. After a nice day of rest I just kicked it into high gear and walked 27k…

Camino 2013

San Martin del Camino to Santa Catalina de Somoza

I did not expect to walk this far when I started this morning. I was going to stop and enjoy Astorga. However, today turned out to be a holiday in the region so everything was closed. Got some great pictures though. The…

Camino 2013

Santa Catalina de Samoza to Ascebo

Today started out relatively easy. But that was not the real story. The first half of my 29k today was brutal up hill. At the top I reached the cruz de Ferro. As legend and tradition has it you leave a rock at the Cruz…

Camino 2013

Leon

Today was a rest day I Leon. I managed to sleep for 9 hours straight which is awesome. Staying at the AC Marriott, nice. Across the street is the first department store that I have seen in Spain. From a super mercado in…

Camino 2013

Leon photos

St Vincent de Paul The Parador hotel in Leon San Marco Square The Camino The cathedral The plaza where I had lunch A little something for the sparkster! Lastly my lunch Location:Leon,Spain

Camino 2013

Moratinos to El Burgo Ranero

Today was a tough walk. Mentally I just felt a little fuzzy. I walked 28k. This is a picture of the many windmills off on the distance as I begin my walk today. I am now in Palencia provenance. I am grateful for all of…