26 Long Straight Km- day 5

The road today went along an old Roman            road. Very flat and straight.  17 km between albergues.  It was a long haul and my  feet and blisters were really hurting. The albergue was hidden behind a little hill until the last 200 m.  I had just run out of water and was so so glad to see the huge municipal albergue sign. 

I've tried a lot of different things to deal with my blisters. No good solution yet.  I will try to find a heel insert next time I get to a big town.

Here is my right heel with threads to wick out the blister. 

Met a lovely Spanish woman this morning . She is walking with her son- he's 21 now bit they starting doing the Camino in stages when he was 14. We walked 6 km that flew by. She also has family responsibilities and a bid network of support that makes it possible for her to come out and walk. It was really nice to talk with someone who understands the complexity and joy of the family connections and this journey. 

Here is Celia and me with the city of Carrion de Los Condes behind us

Spent a long time in 2 ancient churches in Carrion de Los Condes.  The flowers were still there from Easter and I lit some candles and sat in the incense scented beauty.