After leaving Boadilla del Campo we journeyed 17 miles to Carrion de Los Condes. Along the way we crossed over the 18th century Canal de Castilla. The canal has 50 locks that provided transportation of cultivated crops.

Carrion de Los Condes was once ruled by the Leonese Beni-Gomez family (no relation) who were the Counts of Carrion. Upon arriving in Carrion we found out the locals were celebrating the Fiesta of San Juan. Unbeknownst to us this meant ALL night celebrating. Our room was in the attic of a hotel that backed the village square. The music, cheering and celebrating lasted until 3:30am. We were three tired females the next morning, but we “pulled up our bootstraps” and headed out bright and early ready for another 17 miles to Terradillos de los Templarios.

Terradillos de los Templarios was a former stong hold of the Knights Templar. The Order of the Knights Templar no longer exists, but the people of Spain believe their spirit is still felt. The Templars protected the pilgrims on their journey to Santiago de Compostela.

Sunday we reached a huge milestone! We crossed through the gates of the halfway mark. Yahoo! Yippy! Hallelujah!



Monday, we traveled on an ancient Roman road to Mansilla de Las Mulas. It was a bit difficult because the road was covered in river rock. A very uneven surface that caused us to be a little more watchful with our steps.

The days have been long and hot with stretches of barren land with little to no shade.

Right now we are missing our Pacific Ocean and a cool breeze. To lift our spirits a little and put a hop in our step, Loretta brought out the legendary Rod and we sang along to Maggie Mae, Hot Legs and Tonight’s the Night. We all love that man.
Today, Tuesday, we arrived in Leon. We’re going to shower up, hopefully get a massage and tour around. There is SO much to see in Leon that we may stay two nights here. We’re a little ahead in our schedule, so it might just work out. Below are some more random photos.