Day 28 Ledigos to Sahagún

This morning I woke up with noise up above. The floors upstairs were wood and clearly the people above were having a Camino rush.

Gon and I decided staying in bed would be a good option as it was only 5:45am.

By 6:15am, I decided it was time to emerge, I was ready an hour later. 

The horrible cold wind was blowing again, so it was another day of layering up. 

I headed out of the Albergue and Gon was having her breakfast, more like an excuse for a breakfast. I got stuck into my cashew nuts whilst I walked.

I knew I would make up for the loss in food a bit later. It was extremely cold   , it made me quicken the pace somewhat. 

It only took about 30 mins and I was in the town of Terradillos de los Templarios. There was less than nothing going on, clearly a bit early for the town.

After about 4 km's I found myself in the town called Moratinos, they had the best little pub come restaurant, I was starving by that time. It was good to stop for about a half an hour and refuel.

I enjoyed the walk after this although the body was feeling somewhat tired.

Today I reflected on my future career in a big way and must say I really got excited about my passions in life. There is a long road ahead of studying and very hard work, I feel it's all worth it to be happy.

After another few km's I was in a little town called San Nicolàs del Real Camino. I stopped for a much needed espresso to warm up.

On the way out of town I came across a Korean couple, she posed for a pic with her little wash line hanging on the backpack, it was hysterical. We all had a great laugh together. I really cherish these little moments each day. 

Today is the 29th of May, I left home on the 29th of April. It really feels odd that time has flown by so quickly. I am already half way through the Camino and very relieved to have a full two months to do it.

After a few more km's I said goodbye to the Palencia province and I entered the Leòn province. 

I couple of French people caught up to me. It was actually amazing as before that I was contemplating how much further I would walk today. 

It's kind of difficult stopping in Sahagún if you following the traditional route as they next day would only be 9.2km's. If I went further I would have to walk another 18.9km's as there are no other towns.

As luck would have it, there is another route called the Real Camino  Frances (Royal French Way) via Bercianos to El Burgo Ranero. This would allow me to walk about 18km's for the day. The French group spoke to me and mentioned that they were also doing the alternative route, maybe I should do it. That was me sold on the idea, why not enjoy the route than get stuck out in the middle of nowhere.

As I was approaching the town of Sahagún, I turned right over the main road and walked along the river. I wanted to see the tiny Mudéjar- style chapel amongst the shady poplar grove and cross over the Ermita Virgen bridge.

It was really pretty along there with birds singing and sound of flowing water.

Then I met up with the French group again and they kindly took a pic of me. 

I slowly walked into town and checked in at the La Cordoniz hotel with my own room and private bathroom. I needed some alone time as I know the next two days will be Albergue's before I reach León.

I was sitting in the pub this afternoon and the Irish guy I met a few days back walked in. He spent four days in Burgos to recover from a shin injury. It's better to slow down than deal with major injuries, I am learning these valuable lessons.