Day 22: El Burgo Ranero - Puente Villarente

Today an accidental alarm woke us up before we had planned, but we took advantage and started walking. The sunrise is always a great reward for getting up early. This photo is looking west, forwards! 

A long, dry 12 k lay between our start and the first pueblo. Luckily, there were some benches and well situated parks to rest along the way. The scenery is changing a little, today I saw corn fields, the mountains appear closer and there are signs we are near a larger city. 

I love the blue blue sky, the bright green grass and the yellow crops. 

Crossing over the bridge to find today's albergue. 

Check in space at the albergue, €5 tonight. :D

This afternoon/evening was spent writing, researching and chilling at the albergue. Researching what?!? Stay tuned!

León tomorrow! 

Kilometers walked: 21.93 (Fitbit), 24.77 (Buen Camino app)

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!