Sahagan to Leon
We were intentional in our plans to enter Sahagun early in the afternoon. There was a 100% chance of rain and on the meseta this is usually accompanied with ferocious winds. Either one of those things can wear you out over a period of time but the combination takes it toll rather quickly. If the rain did appear as predicted, we would lodge in Sahagun. If not, we would go on.
The rains appeared and we had a lovely day in Sahagun which is considered the half way mark of the Camino Frances.
We checked into a little Hostal which in this case was like checking into a small cave. I mean a really nice cave. I was feeling cold which for me is unusual even in rainy, windy weather. Our host took our wet clothes and washed and dried them for us. We were given a down comforter, took a hot shower and then a lovely siesta.
When we awoke we took a walk to the place where the Camino Frances and the Camino Madrid meet. This is just past the halfway mark of the Camino Frances and you can get a Half Compestella if you chose. We opted to wait for our complete Compestella when we complete our journey.
We travelled onward through the small town of Puente Canto which is legendary in this area. First, it houses the infamous five arch bridge which was built before the 11th century and still stands today. Secondly, and I rather like this story, there is a grove of poplar trees known as The Copse of Charlemagne's Lances. Legend has it that the lances of his troops turned into these very trees and were meant as reminder of his superiority on the battlefield. Those trees stand today in perfect alignment.
We traveled through many small villages before we landed in Leon. We looked forward to a time of resting our bones for a bit and have checked into a lovely old Inn in the center of the old city. We are warm and dry and have spent our days exploring this city with a magnificent history.
We heard the nuns sing vespers and spent the day in the infamous cathedrals and cloisters of Leon. We visited the museums and of course, the tapa bars.
We are having our siesta for the day and then head out for a little nightlife. Tomorrow we are back on the road...you are thought of and loved so very much.
Buen Camino.
The rains appeared and we had a lovely day in Sahagun which is considered the half way mark of the Camino Frances.
We checked into a little Hostal which in this case was like checking into a small cave. I mean a really nice cave. I was feeling cold which for me is unusual even in rainy, windy weather. Our host took our wet clothes and washed and dried them for us. We were given a down comforter, took a hot shower and then a lovely siesta.
When we awoke we took a walk to the place where the Camino Frances and the Camino Madrid meet. This is just past the halfway mark of the Camino Frances and you can get a Half Compestella if you chose. We opted to wait for our complete Compestella when we complete our journey.
We traveled through many small villages before we landed in Leon. We looked forward to a time of resting our bones for a bit and have checked into a lovely old Inn in the center of the old city. We are warm and dry and have spent our days exploring this city with a magnificent history.
We heard the nuns sing vespers and spent the day in the infamous cathedrals and cloisters of Leon. We visited the museums and of course, the tapa bars.
Buen Camino.
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