Castrojeriz

We left Hornillos del Camino late, around 9am to make our 12 mile walk to Castrojeriz.  As we left the small village of Hornillos, we found ourselves in the middle of a completely unihabited winding agricultural landscape with its long roads going up and down small hills.  This apparently is one of the most typical landscapes of inland Spain called the paramo ( bleak moorland).  It is flat, dry and barely with vegetation.  Thank God it was a cool and breezy day today !  After climbing a little we entered the small town of Hontanas.  We had lunch in this quaint village and then continued our journey where we came upon the ruins of the Convent of San Anton pictured below.  It is now a rest stop for pilgrims along the Way.  In the ancient days, it was here that bread would be left for the pilgrims along the Way.  This ancient monastery and hospice was founded in the 11th century.  As we continued our walk we soon could see the village of Castrojeriz, population 600, our final destination for the day.

Tomorrow is a long day for us as we travel to Fromista, a distance of almost 17 miles.  It's hard to believe we have traveled over 200 miles since leaving St. Jean.  It has been a wonderful experience in spite of the blisters and tired feet.  We have met so many wonderful friendly people along the Way.  Truly a gift from God.  Buen Camino !!!

Scripture passage - Aug 29:

Psalm 139:22-23

Prayer Companion(s)

Anita Wasserburger and Walt