Today, Bro. William travels from Hornillos to Castrojeriz.

This is a distance of 21kms, or over 13 miles as we travel through the villages of San Bol, Hontanas, and San Anton - then onto Castrojeriz. We cross the river, rio San Bol - but beyound San Bol, the path rises to 940 at Alto Mesets but descends steeply down to Hontanas.

Today the path is lonely, with only the sounds of nature and there is liitle or no shade so we need to take care with the sun and carry plenty of water.

When we finally arrive at our destination at Castrojeriz, we see a delightfully sleepy town with a resident population of 1,000 who seem to be permanently occupied with siesta.

It had a more active past evident in its ruined castles and monasteries. An historic fortified town Castrum with Roman and Visigothic remains, it was the scene of much fighting between Moor and Christian.

It rose to prominence during the reconquista and as a major stopping place on the medieval camino with no less than 8 pilgrim hospitals! If we have the energy, a walk to the Castillo will be rewarded with fine views over the town and countryside.

Otherwise a short walk to the sites already referred to will give us a flavour of this historic town. Alternatively, we just hang out with a cool beer in one of the bars of this typically pilgrim town - or join the locals and take a siesta.