Terradios to Leon. Day 20

Well, with the threat of rain we took a cab to Sahagun and then the train to Leon. I skipped three days of walking, but now have time to get to Finisterre and perhaps Muxia after Santiago. Finisterre means the end of the earth, which it was once thought to be. 

Leon means lion. I guess that's the reason for the lions on the four corners of the bridge over the river. 

Great albergue. Small rooms (3 bunks in a room) with a bathroom. There are only three of us in our room. Fabulous. The couple I am with are from Canada. 

There are a lot of Canadians on the camino.  The other great thing about this albergue is that there are washers and dryers and they are free!  After days of rain and damp clothes, this is a real treat. 

Went exploring. Don't know what this building is, but it is impressive. 

This is the cathedral. Have not gone in yet since it was closed. Maybe early evening. 

Getting closer!  Sahagun was the half-way point. 

There is a medieval festival going on. Here is a kiddie ride. 

And food, of course. 

City square. 

Funny sculpture. 

A fountain , obviously...

When we were at breakfast this morning in Sahagun, mt Canadian friends Michrke, Sarah, Ellen, and Barb were there. They were deciding between a bus and walking or just the bus. When they found out about our taking the train , they quickly changed plans and showed up at the train station. Come to find out, Manon hurt a ligament in her ankle, and so she and Rene were in a hotel in Leon. We had a nice reunion over dinner and celebrated Elken's 70th birthday. Manon and Rene are taking the train to Santiago tomorrow and will spend a few days there. If Manon feels like her ankle is healing she will rest for a few more then travel to Sarria and walk to Santiago from there. (The last 100 km). 

Barb and Ellen are staying one more night in Leon and I will meet up with them in Santiago on the 22nd.  Tomorrow Michele, Sarah and I will head out together.

We've all decided that it is impossible to lose weight on the camino regardless of how much one walks. There is too much bread, cheese, salami, ham and other good things. 

All in all a good day. 

Buen camino.