12 - 13 June Léon - Villar de Mazarife - San Justo de la Vega 20 + 30 = 50 km

13 juni 2017 - Villar De Mazarife, Spanje

After about 7 or 8 km we were out of the urban area of Léon and were able to enjoy the country side on the alternative route to Villar de Mazarife without the noise of roads and traffic which was very enjoyable. In Villar we stayed at Tio Pèpe's where we renewed our acquaintance with a Dutch group of 5 from Brabant. A cosy gang who also happened to stay at Tio's and do the Camino from Léon to Santiago all legs of the trip planned in advance.
To day the 13th we met them again several times along the way and they happen to stay in the same accommodation as we. We also got company from Dutch Peggy who was very pleased to finally meet fellow countrymen on the road and we all enjoyed the pilgrim menu and the local wine at the Hostal Juli in San Justo de la Vega together.
Hans and me had actually booked our over night stay in Santibáñez, but didn't like it there and decided to walk on to the next place being San Justo, another 8 km however I did a few more as I took an alternative route by Mapsme.
On the way from Santibáñez to San Justo I had a short thunderstorm and had to bring out the rain gear just for 10 minutes. Then I came upon a resting station in the middle of nowhere ( really a desert) built by a guy called David (from Barcelona). David offered food, cooled homemade beveradges, water, fruit and all sorts of stuff for free just because he wanted to do something for pilgrims. One could even stay over night outdours if you wanted and enjoy the stars on a clear night. He had been offering this hospitality for 8 years and loved to meet all these thousands of pilgrims every year. A trully wonderful person.
Tomorrow we walk through Astorga to our next destination being Rabanal del Camino, some 24 km.

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3 Reacties

  1. Marian de Bruijn-Struijk:
    13 juni 2017
    Hoi, hoi, opnieuw heerlijk om jullie ervaringen te lezen. Fantastisch dat er altijd mensen in de omgeving zijn waar jullie even ervaringen en eten mee kunnen delen of kunnen afblazen om vervolgens weer verder te gaan. Slaap lekker vannacht om morgen weer uitgerust te kunnen beginnen aan een nieuwe etappe. Succes met liefs van mij.
  2. Paul:
    14 juni 2017
    Bedankt Marian,
    t belooft weer een mooie maar warme wandeling te worden.
    Fijne dag jij ook.
    Liefs van Paul
  3. Marian de Bruijn-Struijk:
    15 juni 2017
    Hi lieve broers, respect voor jullie. Kilometers-vreters. Wat een doorzettingsvermogen.
    Ik doe het jullie niet na. Ik wens jullie voor vandaag een mooie tocht en hoop dat de hitte geen invloed zal hebben op de prestatie.
    Toi,toi,toi.