Hey, I don’t make these names up! They are real towns with extensive histories. They just aren’t the: Smallville, Pleasanton, Centerville kinds of names we are used to.

Today was a long one; roughly 22 miles. We ate now about 280 miles into this walk, and over half way! As a matter of fact, we went through an old decaying archway today that said: “half way! ” (you hand to expand the photo … and translate)

The next photo should be compared with yesterday’s photo of Diane walking down the Camino. One of these things is not like the other. Can you guess? Yep, very dark, black skies! We spent a lot of time in rain gear!

Now, for the Tolkien fans: Over the last couple of days, we passed several homes built into the sides of the hills. I tried to capture them, but we recognize that I am photo-challenged. Here goes:

In many ways, we do wish that Hobbits lived here. At least then they’d understand the importance of breakfast, and … second breakfasts, and … tweensies …!