To Leon and San Martin

Anther couple of days past but now we are over half way along the Camino. It feels like quite an accomplishment already but we still have over 300 km to go! Yesterday mornign we did a ¨short day¨from Terridillos to Sanaguin. Only about 14km so got there very quickly. We spent the day looking around the town and then took a train to Leon. Sanagun was interesting. We hit the market with masses of stalls selling clothing, jewellry and trinkets of all sorts. Lots of excited voices attempting to sell their wares. On the side of the trail we found a small labyrinth which we had to walk. The train was a treat. It only took about 45 minutes with 3 stops to get into Leon where we planned to meet up with the rest of our group. There was a moment of guilt when we saw pilgrims walking beside the train track but the feeling didn´t last. Walked in to the centre of Leon and toured the cathedral. It was a beautiful building with lots of history but I found it strange that all the little chapels that invited prayer were locked. It took us a while to find the hotel that Holly had booked for us. It was a good 20 min. walk from the centre. However it was luxury! We had real towels, real sheets and a bath. Such little luxuries are a big deal on the Camino. We finally met up with everyone about 9:30pm. It was really good to be back together. We had all missed the group although in some ways it was easier to organize a group of 3 that a group of 6. UP early this am and walked the long walk out of Leon. We chose to take an alternate route so that we could find a hostel and cut the 30km day tomorrow. 2 x 26km days are more manageable than a 20km and a 30km day. walked past the San Marcos hotel - where they stayed in the Way! Very exotic. Found our morning coffe and a delightful man who had trays of cookies, nuts and other nibblies outside his house specially for pilgrims. One of those Camino moments. Another was to find an old bell tower with 3 storks nests on top each with a stork guarding her young. Jenny, Charlotte and I arrived before the others. I tried to order 2 glasses of wine. the lady wouldn´t sell me 2 glasses but she would sell me a bottle for €2. Needless to say it wasn´t the best wine. So here ends another day on the Camino. All that is left ot do is to show up for our Pilgrim meal at 7pm. What a life. It´s good to be all together again although we are still walking at our own pace. I can´t believe how fast I am walking. Blessings to all. till next time. Dophne