Stage Three - Castilla-Leon - Part 1

The autonomous region of Castilla-Leon took a forceful approach to keeping pilgrims informed as to where they were and what they could expect. This one marked the border between La Rioja, which were exiting, and Castilla-Leon, where we would be until we reached the far side of Leon, sometime next year.

The Rio Reláchigo, flowing between Redecilla del Camino and Castildelgado, must never become grand enough to merit a full size bridge. With all the rain that had falled and would fall for the next week, I wonder if the pilgrims coming in ten days time would have as easy a time crossing?

Belorado is a town whose history goes well back before the pilgrims came. An important urbanization before the time of Christ, the axis of the town runs north to south, following the Roman road, as opposed to the typical east-west orientation of a town on the Camino. Entering Belorado one cames to the Church of Santa Maria. While the building itself seemed to be in some state of disrepair, the storks found it to be comfortable.

Encarnita found a gathering of small stones. There were enough to make a medium sized heart, but there appeared to be no order to them. Had Bryan been there and left his trademark, which had subsequently been disturbed? Whether creating or rearranging, Encarnita left them in order.