Sahagun

Fromista – Sahagun 60km

2nd day on the bike and thankfully no hill climbs today. I got up at 7am and got the worst excuse for a breakfast you could ever get in the albergue, and got on the road at 7:45. Travelling at roughly 20km/hr I didn’t stop until I got to Ledigos where I got my proper breakfast of tortilla, a croissant, a cafe con leche, a banana and then got a glass of Coke.

I flew on to Carrion de los Condes. A slightly bigger town but again, not much to see other than the usual.

Eventually reached Terradillos de los Templarios. A former stronghold of the Knights Templar. I was excited to get here as it represents the halfway point on the Camino and I was interested to see remains of the Knights Templar buildings. Nothing remains only a cathedral! Very disappointing. Surely you have to have some benchmark on the halfway point, and why not have at least a little museum to provide information on the Knights Templar.

Apparently there is a 13th century crucifix in this church and holds a pilgrim mass at certain times. JUST OPEN THE DOORS AND SHOW ME THE CRUCIFIX!!

Eventually pressed on and reached Sahagun. Found my Hostal (San Juan) and was pleasantly surprised to see such a lovely clean place. Got my own room for the night and private bathroom which I will need to give myself a good grooming. My nails are the length of Jamie Leis cat Shadow, you could strike a match on my face with the grizzly beard and you could cook bacon on the oil substance that is sunscreen.

Had a quick dander round the streets, got my washing done in the laundromat. I had time for a cerveza mas grandé in the bar opposite the laundromat while waiting.

Just doing a short walk of 10km tomorrow to Brecianos Del Real Camino. This will set me back on the planned schedule for the final stroll towards Santiago.

Waiting now patiently on the lazy locals to get up from their siesta and do a decent days work. Then get some grub.

Walking is the great adventure, the first meditation, a practice of heartiness and soul primary to humankind. Walking is the exact balance between spirit and humility.

Gary Snyder – The practice of the wild.