Another day on the meseta

April 24. I’m in the small village of Mansilla. I’m in a great alberque, with a fair number of Camino friends. I left this morning, on the road by 6:15. The picture below is of the sky pre-sunrise. I spent nearly the entire morning walking alone which was relaxing and enjoyable. I stopped at a cafe on the Camino around 10am for coffee and within 30 minutes, so many of my camino friends walked by. This is what the Camino life is. Everyone is so happy and glad to see a familiar face, share a laugh or recount a story. It makes whatever ache or pain you have fade away…. because they probably are experiencing the same thing. Eight of us went out to dinner tonight. As with other nights, we had a “United Nation” representation at the table. Another great evening. We have a short 10 mile walk into Leon tomorrow, where I’m taking an extra rest day. From Leon, it’s onto Santiago.