Author: stig

15/4 Soft music in the albergue at 7 a’clock signals wake-up. The city is still sleeping when I leave half an hour later. Today I walked on a stoney red-yellow dirt track with a heavy wind in the back. There was a bar in Montamarta, after 18km. Along the way, some great motorway systems must… Continue reading Zamora – Riego del Camino

14/4 Domingo de Ramos, Palm Sunday in Zamora. In Zamora Palm Sunday has a very concrete meaning.

13/4 The meseta in Castilla y León, can be a very harsh experience if the wind is strong and cold. But today nearly no wind, so the only challenge is that there is absolutely no protection against the sun. But there is a solution to everything. My albergue and my clothes hanging out to dry.

12/4 Yesterday I was pretty tired after two damn cold days. I woke up at 8:30 am without being embarrassed. And no hurry because the plan for the day was only a short walk to Calzada de Valdunciel. So I had the time to get a good breakfast, buy some food for the day and… Continue reading Salamanca – Calzada de Valdunciel

11/4 Really cold day to wake up to. It’s the first day I start walking in long pants, extra fleece layer, wool cap and wool gloves. The most interesting part of the day, still through forests and meadows, are the first kilometers past Morille, the only intermediate town at the foot of the road. Then,… Continue reading San Pedro de Rozados – Salamanca