Tuesday 17 October.  Rain promised as an almost full day one. However, only a few sprinkles.

Garmin and Android agreed on distance: 21.5 km

Vino tinto: tried last evening the local Prieto Picudo wine as they were out of the Ribera and Rioja.  The hotel is closing in a week.  Two plus star mascarading as a four star.  The grape is not one we will order again.

Leaving Sahagún we see both it’s gate and it’s old (Roman orignally) bridge.

Met some Korean women walking the Way. We have seen quite a few. Two reasons have been given and confirmed – (Don take note for S&J).   A book, in Korean has been written about the Camino; it appears to have had a similar effect as the movie The Way.   Second, they and others have considered it good for their CV’s. 

The path is not exciting today.  Mostly along side  a minor (perfectly paved) road. No mud on the path as not enough rain to even dampen.

Inside a small ermitage.  Muy guapa – very pretty-  said the woman sitting and making sure nothing was stolen.

Lunch.  We were not expecting much in the small town of Mansilla de Mulas but we were surprised in a good way. Very good way. Had vegetarian choices, fresh leeks.

Hotel, a one star that has just earned its star. Shower similar to the one built by QB’s father, in their  Greenwich village house.

Men playing dominos in the bar.  Surprisingly, when I asked, they were planning domino, singular form.

Bobby, however, is eating Vietnamese Street food in London.  Soon…….