Looking at what we get to climb
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- Outside of Hontanas
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- San Anton Entrance
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- San Anton Archway
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- Church in San Anton
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- Entrance to Castrojeriz
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- Casrtojeriz
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- Hilltop Castle in Castrojeriz
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- Looking back at where we have walked
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- 18% steep grade down
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- Entrance into Provence of Palencia
What a difference in temperature as we headed out this morning. It was 48 when we left, so we dressed in layers. The wind made it cooler, so we added a later after we reached the first town of San Anton.
San Anton welcomes you into the city thru the 14th century medieval arches that used to connect the monastery with the church. Awesome sight!
We continued on to Castrojeriz, (where we had planned to spend last night). As we approached we could see the remains of the castle on the hilltop. This was a nice village with a very long and narrow Main Street we walked on.
After leaving Castrojeriz, we had a stretch of flat trail, as we approached today’s mountain – Alto de Mostelares. It had a fairly steep grade as we went up – and a long flat area. Then we got to the descent – it was an 18% grade! Not the easiest for our old knees- we had to zig zag our steps going down!
We entered into a new Province today- Palencia. We had a late lunch in Itero de la Vega. We noticed threatening clouds and based on accommodations available in the next town, and a double room here, this is where we are spending the night.
We covered 13.5 miles and walked up 63 flights of stairs.
Looks like you are making good progress. Are you able to get rooms easier now? It sounded like from your beginning posts that the towns were busier at the beginning of your trek. I check your site each night to see what you did and where you are. Stay warm, dry and safe!
We are still booking ahead! I am done with the bunk beds! It doesn’t add anything positive to my experience. You can call me spoiled – but I think I am saving the bunks for someone that can’t afford the double room upgrade