Day 21: Castrojeriz to Boadilla Del Camino | Camino Frances | Camino De Santiago | May-July 2022

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June 13, 2022

"If you don't take care of your body, where are you going to live?"

Camino De Santiago Day 21: Castrojeriz to Boadilla del Camino, Spain

19 km (11.8 miles)

Today, we took a taxi. Between Andre's calf pain and my left foot pain, we decided it wasn't worth risking further injury to hike in heat.

The temperature reached 95 degrees today. With little shade, our decision was finalized. And, I'm not feeling guilty about it. We needed to listen to our bodies today. We have met a few pilgrims who have since ended their Camino due to injury, so for us, a taxi was the necessary decision today.

We did first walk around Castrojeriz. We visited a meditation room and also the Casa del Silencio or House of Silence. Both offered a very relaxing atmosphere for pilgrims to recenter and rejuvenate.

We also visited the banco, super mercado, and farmacia. We finally got our ibuprofen (or Vitamin I as a fellow pilgrim referred to it as) which we've been missing for the past few days.

Our taxi driver slowed down at the Ermita de San Nicolas in Itero del Castillo, a hospital turned albergue for pilgrims built in the 12th century, and I was able to get a quick photo. That was one place I wanted to see on today's hike. Turns out, it was closed midday so walking or taxi, we were not able to get in.

We arrived in Boadilla del Camino around 1:00 pm to a 3 piece marching band. The town was celebrating today, complete with a 9 pm evening town concert.

We also toured the town church, ran into familiar pilgrim faces, and met a couple from Georgia who were walking the Camino in the opposite direction as this is their 4th Camino. Amazing!! We had a very deep discussion about bed bugs and snoring.

The town concert was lively, especially watching the town's people celebrate! We lasted for about 30 minutes before the sleep fairy was calling.

Tomorrow the temperature continues to rise close to 100 degrees and it will be a long stretch. We are hoping to walk at least part if not all of it depending on our injury status.

Positive vibes for physical healing and mental strength as we need both.

Tu cuerpo es tu templo.