Day 14 — A Trek to Santoña

We are all very happy that we’ve completed two weeks on the Camino. It has not been without some maladies: a few expected body aches, an unexpected cold, and the worst–blisters!!  Judy has been plagued with them since just a few days on the trail. It seems at the end of every day, there’s a new one, or two, to make an appearance as she pulls off her socks.  But with the help of Denise, who has treated many a blister, Judy has been able to move on the next day.

Our walk to Santoña was a bit challenging but beautiful. We climbed over two mountains, the second more magnificent than the first. Our day ended with a ferry ride from Laredo to Santoña where we spent the night in a well-worn Albergue.

A eucalyptus forest:

Remains of 11th century church, high up on a mountain:

 

Laredo.

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Our ferry to Santoña.

Dinner in Santoña, so good:

 

A real salad is difficult to find in northern Spain.  Usually it’s lettuce, tomatoes, onion and tuna.  This one was delightfully different.