Castrojeriz to Fromista

Castrojeriz to Fromista

We had just left Hornillos en route to Castrojeriz when the winds began to pick up. It was blustery and cloudy and on those rare moments when the sun peeked around the clouds we were not sure if we should take off our coats or not. We would no sooner make a decision and the weather would turn and we would have to switch everything around. This area is stunning and we were enthralled by its beauty. We weren't sure how we missed the first signs but when the rainclouds gathered and we heard the first rumbles of thunder we knew we were in for a storm.

It was sensational. Hail and winds so fierce we had to take cover behind a tree. We were soaked! We haven't seen rain like this in...well years. We waited a few moments and then just decided to proceed. We were already wet. We had about four miles left to go before we reached our destination for the night. We found a lovely albergue and warmed ourselves with a hot shower and dry clothes. We had a lovely dinner and went to bed with extra blankets.

We heard there was a 70% chance of rain for our walk to Fromista. We began to prepare for the day. It never appeared. It was one of the most beautiful days we have experienced. The weather was cool, the sun was shining, clouds were moving quickly over us and we covered nearly eighteen miles without a drop of rain. Fromista is a lovely place and we have enjoyed our time here.

We have come to realize we need not fret over anything. At the end of the day we will be good...sometimes dry, sometimes wet...but always good.

  Buen Camino.