Today’s walk consisted of kilometer after kilometer of level, straight, and boring sendas (pilgrim footpaths next to a highway) punctuated with a small village every 3 or 4 kilometers. It was so level and straight that you could see the next town as soon as you left the last one. The nicest break was stopping in Villalcázar de Sirga to visit the church of Santa Maria la Blanca. There’s even a sculpture of Santiago Apóstol resting here before going on. Unlike Iglesia San Martín yesterday, this is an active church. Besides taking lots of pictures, I took time to pray before the blessed sacrament, a wonderful chance to remember all of you who are so generous in supporting Isabella and me in this endeavor. I prayed one of my favorite Psalms, Psalm 139, which seems so appropriate to this journey. Our rest day yesterday seems to have paid off – we both felt so much better today – and we made it to our albergue where we were graciously received by the kind nuns.
Day #16
Carrión de los Condes
Population 2,200 / Elevation 840 meters
Albergue parochial, Santa Maria
Distance walked today 19.3 km
Weather sunny and mild.