Day 56, June 1
13 miles, 682 total miles
Altitude: 2,650 feet (3,083 feet daily high)
Weather: sunny with clouds 45-60F
Castrojeriz
A private hostel is situated among the splendid ruins of ancient convent de San Anton. It was founded in 11th-century. The sacred symbol was the “T” shaped cross known as the Greek letter Tau and symbolized divine protection against evil and sickness.
Day 56, June 1
13 miles, 682 total miles
Altitude: 2,650 feet (3,083 feet daily high)
Weather: sunny with clouds 45-60F
Castrojeriz
“Entering Camelot” simply reads better than “Entering Castrojeriz.”
Fields of poppies create endless veil of vibrant red. The landscape is so alive.
Remains of a castle majestically sit high on a hill with at its foot.
Day 56, June 1
13 miles, 682 total miles
Altitude: 2,650 feet (3,083 feet daily high)
Weather: sunny with clouds 45-60F
Castrojeriz
Without exception everyone has voiced this day as being sublime. Breathtaking nature.
Day 55, May 31
12 miles, 669 total miles
Altitude: 2,706 feet (3,117 feet daily high)
Weather: sun with brief light rain 45-60F
Hornillos is del Camino
So, what’s so special about talking? We’ve been doing it since age two.
Often “talking” simply gives someone a platform to elaborate their thoughts. It requires just a nod of the head from the listener.
Real “talking” results more listening than talking and more opportunity to respond to the speaker ‘s thoughts than your elaborate your thoughts. Conversation spirals rather than moves in a horizontal fashion.
Anyone who knows me would not be surprised to learn I spent the day’s walk with the cellist who is walking the Camino and playing in a church each night. We found ourselves separated from the “celebrate” pack and moved from acquaintance talk to great conversation. The most amazing part of the day was when we came upon a situation requiring help. Without words the two of us moved like trained dancers doing what needed to be done.
Once again I listened to the cellist’s concert in the village church at the close if the day. Such music baths the spirit. Dane gave me a kind gesture of recognition during the performance. We also had the opportunity to bring closure to a sensitive situation at the one and only local bar/cafe
As we are on the same schedule, I will often see him. I will make a point to give him the opportunity to walk with other people or to walk alone. For me, I have been grace being able to walk the Camino with a beautiful person.
Take a moment and check out his web http://www.walktofisterra.com
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Day 54, May 30
10 miles, 657 total miles
Altitude: 2,821 feet (3,116 feet daily high)
Weather: light rain and sun with clouds 45-60F
Burgos
Finally I caught up with the American celloist who plays concerts in churches as he walks the Camino. Several days ago his film crew interviewed me along the Camino. Upon arriving in Burgos, I learned not only was he playing here but he is also staying at the same municipal Albergue. His concert at San Nicolas Church was amazing.
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Day 54, May 30
10 miles, 657 total miles
Altitude: 2,821 feet (3,116 feet daily high)
Weather: light rain and sun with clouds 45-60F
Burgos
Cathedral de Santa Maria is among the most beautiful of Spain’s cathedrals. It is 13th-century and a designated World Heritage Site.
Day 53, May 29
15 miles, 647 total miles
Altitude: feet (feet daily high)
Weather: overcast 45-60F
Cardenuela-Riopico
I lined my back pack beside three other packs outside a woodworker’s shop. Suddenly there was a loud commotion as one pilgrim was stopping a thief from making off with two of the packs. His plans gone a rye the thief jumped into a waiting green Lagoona and sped away.
At the next hamlet we came upon the police were interviewing a person who just had her money bag and passport stoked. Our incident was shared…Evil persons haunt pilgrim’s Shangrila.
Had he gone to church, perhaps the thief would have chosen a different profession.
Day 53, May 29
15 miles, 647 total miles
Altitude: feet (feet daily high)
Weather: overcast 45-60F
Cardenuela-Riopica
Who could ask for a more delightful walk in the woods?
Day 52, May 28
14 miles, 632 total miles
Altitude: 3,116 feet (2,460 feet daily high)
Weather: mostly light rain 45-60F
Villafranca Montes de Oca
When walking in a mostly rainy day, take advantage of each village’s cafe for expresso. My hat sags heavily from the rain.
Strolling through grocery stores and variety shops are intriguing. Today’s finds were a replacement coin purse and zip-lock bags.
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Day 52, May 28
14 miles, 632 total miles
Altitude: 3,373 feet (2,460 feet daily high)
Weather: mostly light rain 45-60F
Villafranca Montes de Oca
The geometry and symmetry of church and cathedral ceilings are fascinating. The vaulted ceilings have expanded on intersecting lines (+, /, X) and circles. I can’t help thinking how these designs would look piped in buttercream on a gateau.
Linda Scandore 