Due to the spacing of cities and the timing of our two day stay in Leon this weekend, we've chosen more reasonable days lengthwise, then will pick up the pace next Monday.
Today was the day I was waiting for, though I didn't know it. Prior to walking the Camino, I found interesting related photos online that I used as subjects for drawing and painting. There were a couple that I really wanted to see in person, but lacked information as to the location. Like the end of a treasure hunt, I found one today. The Bodegas of Moratinos look like a series of hobbit houses built into the hillside.
These date back 500 years and were used for winemaking, food storage and a way to keep children warm and occupied during the winter months. Instead of being instructed to go out and play, the kids were told to dig a big hole in the clay hill, which would eventually become the family's bodega.
If you look closely you'll see modern additions such as antennae and updated chimneys. My guess is these now serve as man caves.
We had our picture taken as we left the state of Palencia. I'm holding a little bouquet C made for me. It was his way of passing the time on the Meseta and a good use for duct tape. Sweet man.
Tonight we checked in to our room in a casa rurale in the town of Sahagun. We were surprised to learn that we would be the only people in this three bedroom, two bath apartment of at least 1600 square feet. I could happily live in it for retirement. Lest this Camino turn into a Glamino* the jacuzzi tub was not in working order.
We used this opportunity to do a badly needed load of laundry and for a shot at cooking our own dinner. Success!
*Glamino - a Camino experience organized by businesses that transport Pilgrims from section to section, including 3-4 star hotel accommodation and gourmet picnic lunches on the Way. A reminder: everyone has their own Camino.
A Glamino! I'm still laughing. (but would probably do that if I ever decided to do the Camino she says hanging her head in shame.)
Posted by: Carol King | October 01, 2015 at 09:27 PM
Now that reminds me of the Little House on the Prairie sod house.
All your food photos look delicious!
Posted by: Kristen | October 21, 2015 at 05:16 PM