Another day, and more, of enforced rest.

After leaving Puente  Almuhey  we had a wonderful walk along quiet rural roads and pathways.   We passed through some delightful villages and steadily climbed to a height of 1,116 metres.  It sounds a lot, but we actually began at around 970 metres.
The view of the church in Puente Almuhey. 
The bridge (Puente) that gives the town its name.
The first village,Tarantila, we pass through. 
The walls around Palacio Renado

Over the past few days we have been bumping into Elena and Agostin - 2 Spanish  peregrinos.  We have stayed in the same abode for several nights, and yesterday, while we were resting, they caught up with us.  We sort of followed them after that, and we all ended up at the Santuario de la Virgen de la Velilla, an absolutely lovely  spot.  
 Santuario de la Virgen de la Velilla.  Note the grazing horses.
The pilgrims hostel at Santuario de la Virgen de la Velilla. 

Agostin has been unwell since we first met them back in Salinas de Pisuerga.  He had put it down to something he ate, but it has been going on for quite some days now.  They had been regularly catching taxis - walking as far as he was able, and then calling a taxi to where they had booked accommodation. 

On this day, because of my tendonitis,  we decided to catch a taxi with them.  Sharing meant it was cheaper for us all, and again we stayed in the same place in Cistierna.  The next day, I decided I would be pushing my luck to walk, and so suggested that Jill walk on her own for as much as she wanted, and that I would catch the train, she joining it about 12 kms along the way.

The train took us to Boñar, and there we stayed in a little hostal for the grand total of 35 euros!  We even had a three course lunch there for ten euos each before going out and exploring the town.  I ventured on a 4 1/2 km walk out to a bridge which is the symbol of the town, but was still in quite a lot of pain.  
Which way?
Boñar also has a famous bridge......
.....and high mountains.

It was obvious that rest, plus the anti inflammatories, were not going to be sufficient to get me back on the road, and so we decided to catch the train to Leon in the hope that I would be able to see a physio.  For me this has been a bonus as this delightful city was not on the itinerary this time! 

Both of us felt this was like a "holiday" (from walking), and we have had a leisurely look around the city, chatting to some of the many pilgrims in town, and just relaxing.  I have seen a physio, who worked on my leg and foot for about 40 minutes.  He has worked wonders, and though it is still sore, I am confident that tomorrow I will be able to walk!
Casa Botines, designed by Gaudi.
The San Isadora Church, next to where we are staying in Leon. 
A Leon landmark!  
Leon has Roman walls....

and wonderful Cathedral, with spectacular stained glass.

We are heading back tomorrow, on the 9.00am bus, to the Camino Olvidado and the village of la Robla to resume the journey. 

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  1. Frances Spencer28 September 2022 at 05:51

    Hoping and praying that your tendonitis will settle down soon, Janet.xx

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