SINGING IN THE RAIN

Before I left Leon, I reaffirmed my commitment to continue my journey to walk to Santiago. I was not the first or last pilgrim.  You can see my new resolve at this pilgrim statue.

Barrio Humedo

 After my last post while still in Leon, I found a local food festival being held in the Plaza Mayor.  It was sponsored by the bars and taverns in the Barrio Humedo.  Tastes of their specialty bar foods were available.

 I had a hearty garlic soup - sopa de ajo - described by the elderly couple I dined with as  "pico."

Ceno de Leon a paper thin sliced dry beef. And the Morcilla con queso a black pudding cooked a little soupy and mixed with cheese.  All were served with lots of bread and no vegetables.

I was well fortified for my next day of walking.

The  Walking was gentle through the city with 24 km on tap for the day. After an hour and a half the rain started and the wind too.  But I was psychologically prepared for it.  I put on my rain gear and soldiered on . The path was mostly clay.

 The more I walked the heavier my feet got as my boots hung on to large clods of clay. The lower half of my green trousers were yellow from the clay.  My rain gear is a bright blue one piece with a train in the back to be able to cover me and back pack.  But, short person that I am it is more like a train on a ball gown.  With a tiara I could be the rain queen of the camino. About a half hour before I reached my destination the rain stopped.  The wind continued and blew my gear dry.

The Albergue was special.  Served a vegetarian dinner that include a real salad, a soup, vegetarian paella and a homemade crepe with fruit. Including breakfast the whole stay cost 21 Euros.

Today I did a short walk, 16 km. In the sun!  And will do the same tomorrow as I approach hills.
Tomorrow I will be in Astorga . 264 km to Santiago.

On Sunday I plan a 23 Km walk to Rabanal del Camino.And then the walk will be over mountains again.  I plan to go slowly - no more that 20km day.