Since we didn’t have anywhere to rush this morning and we left the auberge pretty late, I miss out on the beautiful morning views and I get the feeling that something is missing.
Daniela and I are having a conversation about how people see things - glass half full or half empty. I am a little more than halfway done with my journey. Am I just starting or is it already almost done? I look at it this way - I have so many more beautiful sights to see, but not a lot of kilometers are left. They say that the part of the journey after Leon is even more beautiful. Awesome! I can’t wait! I also have the highest mountain to look forward to. A bit higher than the one I was dealing with on Day 1. I plan to reach it the day after tomorrow.
Today’s hike isn’t too exciting - it takes us by suburban areas. We see the city and the cathedral towers after 9 kilometers.
As we walk into the city I see a pharmacy that has those smart weights. I need them! Not the weights, but to weigh myself. Not too bad. I’ve lost about 2 kilograms. I’ve probably lost a lot of fat and added muscle mass. But I’ve gotten shorter by 1 centimeter! Haha, the bag must be dragging me down.
Today’s city is bigger again, so I can use the luxury of staying in a hotel. Saving money - thank you to my previous job I had. The points I earned are paying back with double satisfaction! Tonight I have a huge bed to myself that I can do gymnastics in.
Today is the day - #BadHairDay. The last time I brushed my hair was when I was leaving to go on this trip. I had the thought of buying a brush, but I decided not to do it. But today they’re going crazy. No worries, tomorrow is a new day.
When I got to the hotel I decided to take a nap. I love naps. I wake up hungry. Time to take a little tour around the city and to get some food in my tummy. Of course, at 5 PM you can’t really buy anything yet, because during the day a lot of places are closed and the places that are open only sell pastries and soft drinks. I decided to get an empanada with tuna. I’m sitting right in front of the cathedral and am enjoying its beauty.
I’ve gotten smarter and now when I take a walk through the city I already take a look at the yellow arrows for tomorrow, so I don’t waste any time by getting lost.
As I make my way back to the hotel I see Aaron (firefighter from USA). He told me he had cheated 2 times today: 1) He had a little too much to drink yesterday and that’s why today he took a bus instead of hiking 18 kilometers; 2) He had Burger King. His crew is going to stay in Leona one extra day, because tomorrow they’re having a huge celebration in the city. Ugh, I told him to send photos. But, of course, we have not exchanged phone numbers, haha.
I met my Italian friends and we stopped at a bar. Some man walks up to us. At first we thought he was the security guard, but turns out he was the waiter. Ok, his body makes us think he’s a bodybuilder or at least a model. And he’s standing there and I find it so funny. I had to take a photo!
Since the Italians have finished their journey, Daniela wants to buy some make-up. We walked into a drug store and I sprayed myself with perfume. At least one day I can smell nice.
These rocks are like trail where you can walk barefoot to massage the feet. And you can spot some blisters on my feet.
The dinner was excellent. Not because everything was super tasty, but because it was super cheap. I bought Coca-Cola and they gave me a plate of tapas for free - I paid 2.40 EUR. Considering the fact that at the previous bar I paid 2.50 EUR for just Coca-Cola, I’d say this is a win!
Last photos with the Italians, kisses, hugs, good-bye’s. They were my family for 13 days. They wish they could come with me, but each of us have our own path.
My face is as tan as Daniela’s.
Daniela didn’t get a stamp from Burgos cathedral, so I said she should take a photo of mine. I took to opportunity to be in the shot too.
Tomorrow I continue my journey but this time like a lonely kid again. Let’s see what tomorrow is going to bring me.
Adios, Leon!
Goodnight!
Notes
- Breakfast - 3.60 EUR
- Lunch - 5.70 EUR
- Coca-cola - 2.50 EUR
- Dinner - 2.40 EUR
- Weights - 0.40 EUR
- Distance walked - 21.5 km (including the walk I took around Leon)