The Camino provides......

A fabulous breakfast 

that lasted me until past 1, when I ate the extra toast and jam that were served to me a bit later with my coffee. Casa Simón is a great place. Even has bikes available if you want to cycle around León. 

I left at 8:30, once it was light enough to see my feet, heading to the bar where I  thought I'd left my mapbook and indeed, it was there, waiting for me. I left a Canadian pin for the young man who put it aside and had told the other staff that it was there. I walked out of the bar and almost bumped into the young man from Tours, who I met the first night in Sahagún. He had walked 60 Km over two days, while I was fannying about, visiting, shopping for poles, and taking another train. He was off at a much faster pace and I doubt we will meet up again.  

So I spent the day walking alone, through the fog. Below is the weather for the area. Please note that there was no rain, but 100% humidity. 

And a few views for the day. 

More bodegas in the ground. 

A photo that also appears in my map book. 

The road ahead looks much the same as the road behind. 

This is where I planned on staying but it's closed. So I am at Tio Pepés and here there is the best shower in the world!!! I could have stood under it forever, but I also needed a cup of tea, so down to the bar I went. And as I was having my tea, another pilgrim came in. Nick from England. He has been given the room next to mine ( with bunks for 4) and we have date tonight! Dinner at 7, as that's when its served and it's the only place open in Villar de Mazarife. Nice to be able to speak fluent English for a bit. It's been two days! 

I'm determined or to not have a nap and hopefully I can sleep through the night. Short stories by Truman Cappte was fine st 2am, but I'd rather not.