We left Sahagun in the half morning light over the Rio Cea via the Puente Canto with its five arches. The bridge was originally Roman but had been reconstructed in the 11th and 16th centuries. While crossing the bridge we met a Japanese man who was legally blind, travelling alone. Some people simply amaze me.

It wasn’t long after daylight today that Warrior Dave had an altercation with the road. After a short tussle Warrior Dave won. He walked away leaving the bloodied road lying there.

And it showed once again that the Camino is a caring community. Warrior Dave was helped in his words, by four young women. In my words by four women about my age. They offered support, prayer and bandages.

Today it’s a bit about me. Our short day yesterday enabled us to stay at El Burgo Ranero tonight and after Warrior Dave’s altercation another short day was a good thing.

In August last year I spent 2 weeks as a hospitalera in the Dominico Laffe Municipal Albergue in El Burgo Ranero and I have been looking forward to returning as a pilgrim.

Today’s walk was mostly along tree lined paths that ran parallel to minor roads and Warrior Dave still managed an admirable 15K after his victory over the road.

The Dominico Laffe Albergue was constructed in 1921 of mud and straw in keeping with the majority of the housing in the town. It is a small 34 bed with sleeping quarters upstairs. I debated as to wether to put a photo of Warrior Dave’s war wounds but decided against it as they were quite extensive. I was amazed that he was able to keep going. His glasses were broken but luckily we were able to pick up a suitable pair at the local Farmacia

Some of the older buildings of the town.

As we settled down in bed the rain that has been threatening all evening made patterns on the window pane.