Santo Domingo de la Calzada to Belorado - 27 km

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We were woken up (after hardly sleeping) at 7 a.m. by the nuns telling us to "get going" soon. Despite having a lousy sleep, we were pretty peppy starting out. I felt pretty good for the first 15 km or so, but then hit a bit of a wall and my legs felt like lead! It was very tough going, but good old Italia and Andrew did their best to "entertain"' me with funny stories and then ghost stories - anything to keep my mind off the distance left. Italia even had to pull out the "big gun" - dark chocolate - as an enticement to keep going (it worked : ) ,

One of the many things we laughed at all day is that the distances left and the distance travelled always seem to be in disagreement with one another: one sign will say "5 km" to go while another one 50 Meters away will say "8 km" to go - it is quite hilarious (or frustrating - depending on how late in the day it is!).

Finally reached Belorado - lovely town. Found a great hostel - only 6 euros for the night and a fantastic 3 course homemade dinner for 10 euros. The only problem is that there are about 24 bunk beds in one room and, as usual, we have some "power snorers" - the other "hazard" on the Camino besides blisters! Tonight is shaping up to be particularly bad - I can tell already and it's only 10 pm! Haven't had to pull the earplugs out for several days, but that streak is going to end tonight : )

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Photos

Bike Pilgrim Sculpture
Santo Domingo

Ancient Church
Just outside of Santo Domingo, Spain

Ancient Stone Baptisimal Font
Inspired by the Roman period

Incredible Orhate Carving & Gilding
Catholic church

Abel and I Enroute to Belrado
Hope I can keep up with him : ) !

Beautiful Roadside Flowers
Everywhere!

Love The Ancient Churches
Lovingly taken Care Of ...

Comments

[Florence]

Universal truth
It's a universal truth: dark chocolate is the answer to so many of life's challenges. Keep going, Lynda. You can do this!

[LyndasCamino]

Some days there's just not enough chocolate ....
Thanks Florence! I tell you, this has been a tough go some days! Thank goodness for people like you who keep me going .... Miss you! ?

[Judy MacGillivray]

Blessings
Hi Lynda, how great it is to hear from you and to journey along beside you.. I have learned so much since you began your journey. Thank you for keeping us all involved, I look forward to hearing from you. God bless you, I suspect it's much like a book, the sooner you get to the end the more you will want it to go on.

[Tim Kingston]

I am enjoying reading your daily logs. You are a good writer. You are on an incredible journey. Keep on trucking!!

[LyndasCamino]

Thank you : )
Thanks Tim - that's very kind of you. Writing these blogs helps me to keep my days organized; otherwise I wouldn't have a clue what day it is or where I've been! This is a great trip, but very hard on the bod and, at times, hard on the mind!