Moratinos to Bercianos del Real Camino and on to Mansilla de las Mulas

So the past two days have been pretty uneventful. The path is very similar. Although I love the trees along the path. They do offer a certain amount of shade.

I was also feeling a little home sick. The dog at the albergue was very cute with his spiky collar. And reminded me of Avro.

I was also thinking a lot about my friend Barb who passed away a year and 1/2 ago. She was a dear friend and Avro and I miss her. This also made me think of the boys and my pets which also made me homesick.

Martin and I walked separately this afternoon which was so nice to have the alone time to work through my feelings.

I hadn't mentioned that I have sent my pack ahead a few times since I have been here. It helps when my feet are sore or when it is a particularly long day. It costs 5 euro each time but it is well worth it and I consider it to be another form of self care.

The Easy Camino

We transport your luggage

We are at a beautiful albergue called El Jardín del Camino. It even has a trampoline.

I feel very blessed to have Martin here with me. He is such a thoughtful travelling companion.

We will walk into Leon tomorrow and I have found a hotel with a bathtub for a reasonable rate.  You really learn to appreciate the simple things when you do without them.

I am on the downhill now, 15 days to go. It is said there are three parts to the Camino - the first part is physical - the second part is mental and - the third part is spiritual. The physical part is long gone now. It took all my effort to stay positive through the Meseta. When we leave León in a couple of days we will enter the Spiritual. Although, I can certainly feel it starting already.

Love

Lauralee

"Finding inner strength is looking beyond the visible

and focusing life's search on the unseen." 

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