Initially, we didn’t think we were going to walk at all today, but we decided to maintain our routine and we walked half of the route to Belorado.
It was a really fun walk, today. Cool, but not cold, with a reasonably flat and smooth path. We kept a good pace throughout the morning, and chatted with people we met along the way. When we reached the first town, we had initially planned on stopping, but we were feeling good and wanted to walk awhile longer.
We walked into the cafe for breakfast, and Addie was greeted like a superhero, invited to participate in a Korean vlog, and given a handful of candy. Sandra described walking through Spain as being like trick-or-treating everyday, which is an accurate description. Everywhere she goes, Addie is given candy.
On our way out of town, a local woman stopped us to ask if the girls were doing the Camino. When we said yes, she ran into her house and returned with a handful of walnuts and a piece of cake. She cracked the walnuts with a hammer for Addie before wishing us well and sending us back on our way.
Outside of town, we met with today’s obstacle. Mud. The thick mud and clay collected on the stroller’s tires, and it was hard to move. Our feet slid in the mess. Addie couldn’t walk because her shoes kept getting stuck, so she took them off and walked barefoot, which was her favourite part of the day.
We reached Castilla y Leon, the next province that we pass through, and it felt significant to reach that border marker.
When we reached Redecilla, our stopping point, we were tired and muddy. We tried our best to wash to mud off the stroller before calling a taxi to take us to Belorado.
Belorado is a cute little town with a lot of nice street art. We wish we had more time (and energy) to explore.
How wonderful that the path takes your through towns where the occupants are happy to greet visitors passing by. Special moments.
It had to be hard pushing threw the mud. Certainly fun for Addie
Stay safe
Hugs & kisses
Addie getting so much candy is absolutely charming! And a vlog star??? She’s doing amazing.
Congrats on hitting the next province! I hope you got a good night’s sleep!
Well, it is one thing to hear of the mud and then something else to actually SEE it. Kind of leaves you sort of stunned. That is heavy pushing. Your going to have toned arms for sure at the end of your trip! You have to love kids when they just go with the flow. I bet that mud was fun, fun, fun for her. Did it all just wash off easily or did it stick and you had to scrub? May your next days be drier.
I love seeing those little toes in the mud! What an amazing experience every day!
A fellow peregrino accurately described that stuff as ‘boot sucking mud’ . Will have advise her it sucks stroller wheels too😳
Boot sucking mud for sure!
That was a memorable day! Mud up to the eyeballs. Good job getting through it.
Roy and Renie,
Now i have seen mud this surpasses everything expecially a stroller that needs to be pushed. What an adventure!!! Everything is possible but if we have to challenge ourselves and you 4 are proving it day by day by day