May 19, 2015  Day 24 - Rabanal --> Molinaseca- 25.6 KWe left Rabanal at approximately 7:15 am in somewhat cloudy conditions and headed into the mountains. I think the temps had reached into the high 30's or low 40's overnight, and this was the coldest day to date on our Camino walk. It was also … Continue reading May 19, 2015 Day 24 – Rabanal –> Molinaseca – 25.6 K →

May 18, 2015  Day 23 - Astorga --> Rabanal Del Camino - 20.6 KLeft the hotel in Astorga at approximately 7:15 am for a relatively short 13 mile day to Rabanal. Another clear bright blue sky. Cool temps. We wound through town past the Cathedral, then descended out into the countryside. The path was a slight … Continue reading May 18, 2015 Day 23 – Astorga –> Rabanal Del Camino – 20.6 K →

May 17, 2015  Day 22 - Villar Mazarife --> Astorga - 31.2 KYesterday was a significant turning point for me on this journey. Today, for the first time, this became Donna's and my Camino. Not the Camino of "The Way", or the Camino of other friends and acquaintances that have walked previously, or the Camino … Continue reading May 17, 2015 Day 22 – Villar de Mazarife –> Astorga – 31.2 K →

Today was s short walk (only 12 miles) in preparation for a 19 mile hike the next day.  We tried to get some breakfast on the way but very little was open.  Even though it was a short walk today, I think Kim and I felt the effects of low energy from lack of food. … Continue reading Donna – May 16, 2015 – Leon –> Villar Mazarife – 21.4K →

Once agIn Kim and I found a Real gem in the Aubergue de Camino in Mansilla. The host bent over backwards to make us feel welcome and the room was probably our favorite so far.After a brief rest and exploration of the town, we were again fortunate to share our evening meal with Bill from … Continue reading Donna – May 15, 2015 – Mansilla –> Leon – 18K bus ride →

May 16, 2015  Day 21 - Leon --> Villar Mazarife - 21.8KUp and out by 6:45 am for an early start. Wound through Leon via the Camino, past the famous Parador Hotel (prominently displayed in "The Way"), and across the river. There were quite a few other pilgrims out for an early start. Nothing was … Continue reading May 16, 2015 Day 21 – Leon –> Viilar de Mazarife – 21.8 K →

May 15, 2015  Day 20 - Mansilla --> Leon - Bus 18 KCaught the 9:05 am bus for the 40 minute ride to Leon for our "rest" day. While it was hard to watch the pilgrims hiking along the way and not feel a little remorse, I really do believe that taking the bus was … Continue reading May 15, 2015 Day 20 – Mansilla –> Leon – 18 K by bus →

May 14, 2015  Day 19 - Cad. --> Mansilla - 2...?Woke up to a clear - and much cooler - day. Temps got down in the 40's, and the high projected to be in the 60's. Went downstairs for breakfast and found Gwen sitting on the stairs working on her blisters. I was surprised because she … Continue reading May 14, 2015 Day 19 – Hermanillos de la Calzada -–> Mansilla de las Mulas – 24.5K →

May 13, 2015  Day 18 - Terradillos Los Templarios --> Calzadilla de Los Hermanillas - 24.5KGot up and out by 7:00 am. We were trying to beat the heat (supposed to be around 80 degrees), plus a pretty long day today.  We met our first challenge right off the bat. Not clear whether to continue down … Continue reading May 13, 2015 Day 18 – Terradillos de los Templarios –> Hermanillos de la Calzada – 26.9 K →

May 12, 2015  Day 16 - Carrion --> Terradillos de los Templarios - 25.7KWent to a lovely Pilgrim's mass at the cathedral across the street from our hotel. After the regular mass, the priest and nuns asked all the pilgrims to come to the front, where he said a special blessing. Then, they actually touched … Continue reading May 12, 2015 Day 16 – Carrion –> Terradillos de Templarios – 26.8 K →