The countryside is predominantly flat so the walking can be quick in the right conditions. Ledigos to Bercianos (26.9km) was level walking with quite a bit of shade - BUT it was still 38 at 5.00pm!! Bercianos to Reliegos (20.5km) it was cloudy most of the way so okay. But a 13km section without water or facilities. Happily finished walking by 12.30. Settled into Alburgue La Parada. Only 6 bunks in room and €7.
Leaving Ledigos early.
A nice shady stopping point for those who use it.
Walking into Moratinos for 7.30 breakfast stop. A nice cafe and the alburgue looked good.
Supposedly the geographic half-way point of the Camino, just before Sahagun.
Running of the bulls was a week ago but the railings are still in place.
Very quick drying of washing on rooftop of alburgue.
Sunset from rooftop.
Mixed salad.
Apple pie.
Te Verde.
Part of €9 menu Pellegrino. Forgot to photograph main course of fish and chips.
Bercianos to Reliegos. (20.5km) Early morning (6.15) heading out of town. It is cool enough at this time not to need the shade. Fortunately it stayed cloudy all day!
The flat countryside continues with the change being what is growing in the fields.
Every small village has it's churches.
Another set of foodie photos for menu Pellegrino.
Mansilla de las Mulas. The last stopping point before the 'sprint' into Leon.
5.30 and my shoes are the only ones left!
Another sunrise - this is a bad sign to be up so early.
The signage on the way into Mansilla in case you don't know where you will stay.
Not everyone has their pack on their back.
How to do the gardening on the high balconies.
The meseta journey started at the Burgos cathedral and ends at the Leon cathedral. It is a pleasant part of the Camino journey because it is predominantly flat walking. I can agree the last few days get monotonous following the roads, but boring is too strong a word.