Day 13: Alcuescar to Valdesalor

Miles: 18 ish

I felt really good this morning. Had a bunch of food yesterday, a good night’s sleep, and a pleasant breakfast time with another pilgrim.

The actual walking itself was kinda tiring, but that’s what I signed up for.

This sunrise was way more vibrant and pink than what shows up in the picture
No coffee in this sleepy town, but some wild knitting appeared
Some kinda thingy for grinding wheat, or crushing grapes or olives
A cat
A cat

Day 12: Aljucen to Alcuescar

Miles 12

Nice day of walking, followed by a beer in a plaza with a couple from Australia.

The place I’m staying at tonight is pretty nice. Still bunk beds in a dorm, but the place is new.

Today’s path was mostly through a kind of nature preserve.
These cows and I had a standoff. Eventually they let me pass.
The hostel tonight has an attached bull ring. It’s newly built and only used for parties, but still kind of cool.

Day 11: Merida to Aljucen

Miles: 11

Was up pretty early today, so I had an extra coffee with the time.

Also, I lost my water bottle and didn’t realize it until I started walking. Which would be a BAD THING, except that today was relatively cool. Lucky me.

Tonight’s hostel has a pretty sprung mattress. My tailbone has been reminding me that I can literally stay anywhere i want.

The aqueduct was behind this dumb bridge
Nice quiet road
I know this region is supposed to be harsh, but I have yet to see it
Scotch broom makes it debut. Booooo

Day 10: Torremejia to Merida

Miles 10ish

It was a very short day, but i made it longer by walking slowly and visiting with the Canadians. Nice folks.

Merida is full of old roman stuff. I’ll go out and see it after the sun gets less hot.

We’re over 200 km along already. It’s amazing and going by pretty fast.

This sign actually means: walk on the road unless you want muddy shoes
Lovely path today