After breakfast, we return by van to Hornillas and continue our walk. The Camino leads us through Hontanas and later to Castrojeriz, an ancient Roman, and later Visigothic, settlement that was the scene of many battles between Christian and Muslim forces until it was definitively recaptured for Spain by King Alfonso VII in 1131. Above the town stands a small castle in ruins. We are told it is worth the effort to climb up for the extensive views of the area (well, maybe but no one was up for extra miles).

Shortly before entering the village we will pass beneath the enormous arch of the Convento de San Antón (St. Anthony's convent), once the property of a medieval religious order famous both for their charity towards pilgrims and their skill at curing a dreaded skin disorder similar to leprosy known as "St. Anthony's Fire", which spread throughout Europe in the 10th and 11th centuries.

Some of the Pilgrams stopped at the little Bar just past the ruins where the owner provided fresh watermelon and sliced ham. He sang and danced for us. Very entertaining!

As we sat in this mini paradise Lynn and Sue passed by. Lynn still carrying his briefcase-we wonder what is in that thing!

Walked 22k but at the Hotel by 2. Tub, blister popping ceremonies, Lynn and Sue capture the only washer and dryer and Duane and Susan adopt a dog and name it wing nut ! Cheese, bread and wine from the grocery while sitting outside.