Redecilla del Camino, on to Belorado

Lots of photos today.

Passing through tiny towns, largely de-populated (e.g. Curia, population 60.) Few businesses except for those directly related to Camino travelers.

This was my first day walking that I wasn’t greeted by a friendly (or hungery) cat. May be these villages are so empty there’s probably not enough food to support a cat population.

Here are some typical tapas. When I finish walking for the day (In the late afternoon) I get two or three of these depending on how hungry I am. And then again between seven and nine pm.

During the 1400s-1500s people would put a family crest on their buildings. This one may be depicting the papal triple-crown, with angels holding the keys. It resembles the flag of Vatican City and Papal coats of arms.

There are a lot of iron pilgrim sculptures along the way.

This is the super small (Population 60) village of Curia.

And more photos of small-town Spain.

My feet are generally improving but occaisionally one blister will give trouble. The various bandages or moleskins are not too effective once blisters form (may work better at preventing “hot spots” from turning into blisters.) What does work are sock liners. Plus, when road conditions are good, I switch to flip-flops for the last few miles each day to let the feet dry out.

The sign of approach to my end-of-day lodging.

Recycling bin. Unexpected graffiti. Don’t know if this is random cruel mischief or a sign of something worse.

Emptiness of the small town.

A trail guide.

The path, through open country.

This water is perhaps a gift to pilgrims on their way. It was a common site in the small towns. (Possibly offered in the spirit of Matthew 10:42)

Another waypoint.

A quince (or perhaps pear) tree growing in town.

Camino passport is filling up

Appetizers!