10 km today, and the last 5 looked like this. Straight and flat, with a plane tree every 15 feet. (The trees are a very nice addition - I understand in a couple of months this section gets very hot, so the trees are a real gift.)
It was easy trail and "only" 10 km, but for the first time since Roncesvalles, I was hiking at close to full speed without any notable issues with my legs. I was surprised when I came over a rise into Bercianos only 2 hours after I had set out for the day!
Fortunately, I had spent most of the morning chatting with other pilgrims at an outdoor café in Sahagún before leaving. Otherwise, I would have arrived before the alburgue was open.
This morning's conversation was an extention of the conversation last night at the monastery. It seems that many of us are on similar journeys as we walk - not just external, but internal as well.
Tomorrow will be another 20 km day, to Albergue Vive tu Camino in Reliegos.
And... same nest this morning - a baby Stork!
