Day 11: Santo Domingo to Belorado (Bob)


We had our own room at the monastery/nunnery last night, so departure was easy. We both woke up a little before 6:00 am and started getting ready. Once we added tape to our legs and took care of indelicaciosos hiejenicos, we left in the dark. After winding our way out of town, I kept my eyes open for good sunrise photos.

Today’s 13-mile walk included several small towns, usually at the top of a hill centered by an old medieval church. We stopped at the first town and ate breakfast—cafe con leche, fresh-squeezed orange juice, and a sandwich or pastry. I really look forward to this type of breakfast every morning. 

During the day, we chat with the regulars, including 4 people who started the same day in the same place as us.

In the town before our destination, we stopped at a tavern for a small lunch. Dinner is the big meal for pilgrims. 

First course: salad for me and beans for Wendy.

Second course: pork cheeks for me and grilled chicken for Wendy.

Third course: ice cream, homemade cheesecake, and lemon mousse.

Plus wine and coffee.

Next up—try to get a good night’s sleep in the top bunk in a room full of snorers and farters.


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