Day 21: Sahagún - El Burgo Ranero

Today I was still dozing when the 7:15 am alarm sounded. A short walk in the morning light and I met my friends for coffee before leaving the pueblo. The meseta continues!

I realize that perhaps I haven't shown all the Spanish foods since there are some that I can't eat. D helped me out with a few pictures.  

Meat is popular in Spain. 

So are sandwiches on thick bread. Here is one masterpiece. 

And here is our snack stop - an espresso shot for me (walnuts and rice cakes not shown), beers and bocadillos for the boys. 

There are plenty of veggies too. :)

And of course vino. 

Relaxing in the garden:

And the sky and steeple on the walk back to the hostel. 

Kilometers walked: 17.92 (Fitbit), 18.19 (Buen Camino app). Today was another easier day. Tomorrow the pace will pick back up again! 

Day 20: Ledigos - Sahagún

Today was another flat and straight day on the meseta. Some pilgrims skip this section, but others have told me it is their favorite. 

I walked the stone labyrinth at a rest stop:

And admired the houses built into the hills:

And passed into another province of Spain!!! 

AND reached the center point of the Camino:

I continued walking with my two Spanish friends and as we rested on a bench in the shade, we reflected on how far we had come. D is determined to arrive to the ocean in Finisterre (as am I) and E couldn't believe how long we still have to go. I said I felt sad because it is already half over. 

The quote of the day is from D, who said "Esto es vida" (this is life) over a Spanish omelette sandwich second breakfast. :D

Kilometers walked: 19.96 (Fitbit), 15.19 (Buen Camino app). I did walk around town a lot!