Miles: 15.78/ Steps: 34,555

Todays Selfie

The streets were empty as I walked out of town.
Passing over the river.
The morning was peaceful. There were lots of birds chirping and there weren’t many people out.
There were storks hanging out in the fields. I can’t say I have ever seen them in real life so it’s intriguing to watch them. I find them very prehistoric looking but majestic in their own way.
324km on/201 miles to go.
Mushrooms on the trees in the forest. I wonder how many people have tried to eat them.
What a fun playground. Especially for such a small town.
More storks. The nests really are big enough to hold human babies.

Aww!

I made it to Leon very early in the day and got checked in. I had a private room and bathroom for 2 nights. I never realized how exciting it is to use a real towel when it’s been awhile since you have used one. The bathtub was tiny but I still enjoyed every minute of my soak!

Once I got settled, I met up with Nikki to have a wander.

Leon Cathedral

I was so happy to meet up with my 3 Spanish Friends before they left to go home to Madrid. I didn’t know Nikki was taking pictures in the background but I am so glad she did!

We planned for a farewell lunch with Father Mark, Annie and Marie as they were going their different ways from Leon and it turned into quite the get together. Sonya, Lou, Sharon, and Sabina joined us as well! We ate at Ezequiel Calle Ancha and the food was GREAT!

I ran into my Belgium roommate Veronique from Bercianos at the store as we were both needing new socks!
Carlos was an amazing masseuse/osteopath and really did amazing work on my feet and legs. Apparently my plantar fasciitis is the least severe version so I just need to keep stretching. I am sharing his information because he was great I don’t have any relationship with him but if someone is reading this and are on the Camino…I would definitely reach out. (+34)649 17 91 24

I ended the night with a drink overlooking the cathedral and I ran into some friends along the way. Paul was my bunkmate the second night in Roncevalles and I sat with Sonia and Lou for dinner the first night in Orrison. I love how we run into people over and over when we least expect it. We all start out as strangers but really become friends and care about each other along the way. No one cares how much money a person has or what religion they believe in. We really just care about people as individuals.