Mindful travel and the journey of life
Facing 20km, we rose early to head from the Roman Mule market town and major intersection between the north-south and East-west Roman highways. We are heading to the Roman camp of Legio — now León. This is where the Roman 7th Legion kept a garrison during the Cantabrian wars. We headed … The post Mansilla de las Mulas to León appeared first on The Fog Watch .
Outside the church stands a sculpture depicting two penitents draped in their hoods to signify that their penance is for God and not for public display. It bears an inscription in Spanish: “In the year of our Lord 2012, this monument in honour of Holy Week in Sahagún was presented … The post Sahagún to Mansilla de las Mulas via El Burgo Ranero appeared first on The Fog Watch .
With Sahagun in our thoughts, we woke early, refreshed and with a sense of anticipation. We were on the road by 7.00 AM and heading out of Ledigos, hoping for breakfast. The next town, Terradillos de los Templarios — Templar territory, seemed promising. The well-made track paralleled the highway, carrying … The post Ledigos to Sahagun appeared first on The Fog Watch .
Carrion de los Condes is a fair-sized town and we stayed near the centre, at Hostal La Corte (opposite Santa Maria church). The church is now a museum dedicated to the life of the Virgin Mary. It is a sister museum to the Iglesia de Santiago. And there is a … The post Carrion de los Condes to Ledigos appeared first on The Fog Watch .
At dawn, we set out for Carrion de los Condes. On the outskirts of Boadilla, we passed a hobbit-house-style storage shed, larger than previous ones we’ve seen, making it look more like a Hobbit Hotel than a wine cellar. On a hill nearby, we saw an ancient hay cart, parked … The post Boadilla del Camino to Carrion de los Condes appeared first on The Fog Watch .
Boadilla beckoned. We rose before dawn and took a couple of photos of the castle on the hill above us. The Codex Calixtinus mentions the town, reminding us we are on the correct path. We packed quickly and set off out of the town towards Alto de Mostelares. We were … The post Castrojeriz to Boadilla del Camino appeared first on The Fog Watch .
Castrojeriz beckons! Sometimes you just wake up naturally and full of energy. Today was one of those days. The cool change had come in and by 6.30 we were up and ready to face the day. The track was generally good with undulations, rather than hills. So we maintained a … The post Hontanas to Castrojeriz via San Anton appeared first on The Fog Watch .
With our sights set on Hontanas, we set off from Hornillos. The day was overcast but clear with no rain forecast. Not far from the town, Sharon’s shoelace came loose, and as she bent to re-tie it she felt a sharp pain from her hip flexor muscle — a continuing … The post Hornillos del Camino to Hontanas —a Meseta encounter appeared first on The Fog Watch .
Sunrise Bound for Hornillos, I woke, still tired after a restless night, and was up by 0630am. We walked down to La Fuente for breakfast and by 7.30am we were out on the road. We had a good conversation with Jen from Lancashire UK. As we left Rabe, we saw … The post Rabe de Calzada to Hornillos del Camino appeared first on The Fog Watch .
A 31°C forecast led us to leave Burgos early and walk through the Meseta, passing notable landmarks like a modernist sculpture and Roman crossroads. We met fellow pilgrims, reflected on the Camino’s deeper meaning, and ended our day in Rabe de Calzada, soaking in the historical and scenic surroundings. The post Burgos to Rabe de Calzada appeared first on The Fog Watch .