By far the easiest day in over two straight weeks of walking. Only 21 km but super level. We have entered the bread basket of Spain. Tonnes of wheat and barley everywhere, little rain and lots of sun. We are now 435 km from Santiago, which means we are almost at the halfway point. We are all excited about this milestone. Still no blisters, and legs are working fine (knees and feet are unabatingly sore and tender, but still ok). Hoping that everything keeps working for the second half.

Had a really nice path for about two hours today. The rest was along wheat fields

We met a fellow peregino on the way in Villalcázar de Sirga. There are tributes to pilgrims all along the Way.

Added value. I noted earlier that we have been hearing the call of the cuckoo bird along the way. At first I thought it was nice, until someone explained to me the disturbing truth of cuckoo nesting habits. Take a look, and decide for yourself.