Day 58, June 3
12 miles, 710 miles
Altitude: 2,725 feet (2,788 feet daily high)
Weather: sunny 48-83F
Carrion de Los Condes
Old construction, Ermita de la Virgen del Rio, Hermitage of Our Lady
New construction, the ubiquitous stacks of hay
Category: Caminos
Meseta Blues ~ Day 57 ~ June 2, 2014
Day 57, June 2
16 miles, 698 total miles
Altitude: 2,559 feet (2,952 feet daily high)
Weather: sun with clouds 48-78F
Fromista
I walk as if riding in a skiff through a ocean though it is not Indigo, Sapphire, or Turquoise blue water. It is an ocean of wheat varying in color from platinum blonde to deep green. With a whisper of wind the tips of wheat gently rise and fall. As the ocean is seldom flat, neither are the wheat fields seldom without motion. The current peacefully carries me along.
The flat Spanish mesetas are often under rated as mundane and monotonous. I find the mesetas to be as tranquil as floating on a raft. From this perspective I see wildflower punctuate the landscape in every imaginable color.
Pure Romanesque ~ Day 57 ~ June 2, 2014
Day 57, June 2
16 miles, 698 total miles
Altitude: 2,559 feet (2,952 feet daily high)
Weather: sun with clouds 48-78F
Fromista
Iglesia de San Martin, 11th-century
Finest example of pure Romanesque in Spain.
Dane Johansen
http://www.walktofisterra.com
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No Electricity ~ Day 57 ~ June 2, 2014
Day 57, June 2
16 miles, 698 total miles
Altitude: 2,559 feet (2,952 feet daily high)
Weather: sun with clouds 48-78F
Fromista
Ermita de San Nicolas Albergue has no electricity, phone, or other modern conveniences…shower and toilet are in an extension to the rear. A shared dinner and breakfast is provided and all for donations. This original 12th-century pilgrim hospice has been restored by an Italian Confraternity. Too bad it was too early in the day for me to quite walking and enjoy the simple pleasures of pilgriming.
Camelot Concert ~ Day 56 ~ June 1, 2014
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
Camelot Concert.
Are we pilgrims or are we film extras?
It has become obvious we walk the same schedule and our experiences will intertwine. We are enriched by the people, the music, and the filming. Our Camino experience will be documented internationally.
Ruined Castle ~ Day 56 ~ June 1, 2014
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
Whether seem from bottom-to-top or top-to-bottom, this historical fortified town castrum had Roman and Visigothic remains. Climbing to the top was easy…it was the 13 mile walk to the castle that took the greater effort. Inch the last photograph, notice the ultra straight Roman road.
All Fall Down ~ Day 56 ~ June 1, 2014
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.
Entering Camelot ~ Day 56 ~ June 1, 2014
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.
Sublime Walk ~ Day 56 ~ June 1, 2014
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.
Talking Heads ~ Day 55 ~ May 31, 2014
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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Linda Scandore 