Boadilla del Camino to Sahagun – 66kms

Today was one of those days I just wanted it to be over.

The alburgue we stayed at last night was amazing. Our double room was like a hotel room and we had a fun pilgrim dinner. And, as they knew people would be leaving early to avoid the heat, they served breakfast from 5.45am.

We also had planned an early start but when the alarm went off at 6am I was like ‘off. Turn it off’As a result, we didn’t leave until 7.30am and were last to leave.

It started out nice with a ride alongside the canal with my bum screaming at me every time we went over a bump.Then the roads became monotonous and straight. We we thankful for tarmac for most of the day. It would have been awful walking that section as what took us one day on the bike, would have taken three days by foot.Riding an electric bike is awesome, that is until the battery runs out.

We are trying to decide whether to leave the bikes in Leon or continue riding to Astorga. I’ll have a talk with Bum about it tomorrow. Feet have already offered their advice.

We arrived at our hostal at 1pm, and after showering I passed out and didn’t wake again until 4.30pm. I think the heat has gotten to me.

At 5pm we went to the bar to grab a drink and we bumped into a girl we met at Orrison. The first person we’ve met since we were there 3 weeks ago.She has been struggling and started doing 32kms in the heat to try and make it to Santiago. As a result, blisters are sending her home from Leon.

We had a pleasant evening with a lovely pilgrim dinner for just 12 euro including wine.

A long road with no shade.