Monday, 11.Oct. Mansilla de las Mulas to Leon, 11 miles

Today was an easy walk, not so interesting, but again got the gorgeous sunrise shot, just love getting to start around this time. It was cold, 37, and I finally had to put my poles under my arm and tuck my hands into my jacket. Happily, I arrived to my hotel and found my box from Eli – yay! Mittens, different flip flops – getting shin splints from the others, and button down shirts. So happy to get a bit more sun and cold coverage. 

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I don’t always start with a bridge, but happened to do so again today. Also – here’s the Harris Eagle that was at the place I was staying last night. She loved her owner so much and was incredibly soft!

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Fun plus to the great place I was staying. Family run B&B and I had tomatoes twice! Veggies any time is great and these were really good. 
Walked through a little village that a sign pleaded for the peregrinos to walk through, only .3 k extra, so ok. Completely asleep town, but these were painted to simulate the constellations that pilgrims used to navigate their way. 

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Then walked into Leon. I didn’t know what to expect, but knew it would be a big city. Here’s my entry, lot of walking through the city, but it was ok. Much better than the 5 mile walk into Burgos. 

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And, then, Leon. Oh my, incredibly beautiful. Different from Burgos, actually maybe even more beautiful, but it’s a push. Another town to truly enjoy walking around – and I have an extra day to do it! A day off! Here are a few photos to give an idea of the medieval village and cathedral. I’ll give more details tomorrow.

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That cathedral is  12th c, can you believe it?!