Day 13: Tardajos to Castrojeriz

Welcome to the Meseta! Add in a stiff wind at my back, a few tractors ploughing the fields, and a couple of random villages, and you have the first two thirds of my day.

Early-ish start from Tardajos. My albergue there was like a hotel, complete with a wonderful restaurant (mushroom risotto, monkfish is a tomato sauce, and 5 chocolate cake). Of course, the hotel room had bunk beds containing a Belgian walker and two Spanish cyclists, but they were quiet roommates.

Lots of this along today’s walk

and this

With a few of these to break up the scenery.

Lunch stop in Hontanas

Passed through the ruins of the convent of San Antón

After 17 miles of walking, arrived at my amazing albergue in Castrojeriz: Espacio Interior. So incredibly peaceful!

Preparing for pre-dinner meditation session. Meditating on abundance this evening.

Family-style vegetarian dinner. Out incredible host, Nia, on the right.

To end the evening on a perfect note, we hiked up the hill to the castle ruins to watch the sunset and moonrise over Castrojeriz.

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Anonymous said…
Juliana, approximately how many hours a day are you walking? Or how many miles a day? Do you get a “p-day”? Do you have to reserve the places you sleep in beforehand or is it just when you arrive you register? What do you do whilst walking? Just think about stuff or are you listening to something or talking with other pilgrims? Just a few questions I wondered. It’s been fun to read about your journey. Love you! ~Julia
September 18, 2024 at 6:35 AM
Juliana said…
Good questions! I usually start walking about 7:30am as the sun is coming up and walk until somewhere between 2 and 4pm. Today was a long day of 21 miles. I like to do at least 15, ideally 18. I’ve been reserving my beds a day or two in advance, but lots of people don’t reserve. I just like the peace of mind. While walking, I do a lot of thinking, and sometimes I talk with other pilgrims. I’ve actually been talking with Brad a couple of hours a day, and it’s been awesome to share the Camino with him.
September 18, 2024 at 8:29 AM
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