From Burgos to Leon through the Meseta to the Mountains beyond
After a good rest and the magic of 'Fisioterapia' Ngaire was good to go, but still far from 100%. From Burgos we enter the Meseta or Plateau, in Spain's wheat belt, which continues for the next 10 days. The plateau varies from 800m to 950m in short very steep ascents and descents. The landscape varies from flat wide open shade less expanses to undulating fields and hill side villages. The mid section of 4 consecutive days is known as the Camino's mental test. Some peregrinos bypass this section of the Meseta to avoid this challenge which is exacerbated by the heat of the summer months. We found this section no worse than similar crop country on our doorstep but not a scratch on Port Augusta to Alice Springs. From the Meseta, we slowly re enter mountain country with the highest point of the Camino still to come.
Early morning leaving Burgos
Take each opportunity for a break before being few and far between
A rare sight, extremely old way mark
A taste of what's ahead
Since our last Camino in 2018 we noticed lots of murals along all sections of the Camino which were a great addition. These examples were all in a relatively close proximity.
My Camino worldly possessionsOne of the numerous memorials along the way dedicated to those who have passed away on the Camino. This was one of more than a couple of dozen we saw plus those we missed. Three had died so far this year prior to us commencing.
Colourful distraction
Guess who?
Sections of most welcome shade Nothin like good ole Aussie Macadamia's
More early morning starts. In fact they were the majority different to 2018 when they were a minority. Start early,finish early!
You get to the top of the hill after walking 10km's and are greeted with.......
Oasis
Hold ya noses!
Welcome mobile rest stop. A few pop up on the longer stretches.
We have tree huggers, Spain has tree warmers.
Inviting
Down off the plateau approaching Leon, capital of the province Post script: Decided to break this into two.
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