We were warned about the rain by some fellow walkers the day prior, and sure enough it came true. We put on jackets and backpack covers and ventured out at about 7:30am holding our umbrellas. It was about an hour later that the rain stopped, but then we encountered strong winds. Had they been westerly winds it would have been to our advantage, but instead the winds were blowing against us, hence creating a more difficult trek. The terrain was relatively flat but the wind made it feel like we were climbing up hill. We traveled through four small villages today. They were all the traditional 1-street town, with a church, yet they all had their own characteristics. The one town that stood out was Redecilla del Camino where the church contains a massive baptismal font, apparently the most impressive of the whole camino. A point to note is by this point many peregrinos have started to discard some of their belongings. The days are long and some walkers are not coping well with the weight on their backs. Some are sending packages back home, but the most popular method is to send the package to the Santiago post office where it will be held for 30 days. We're not at that point yet. The backpack weight is reasonable, however Mario's feet are not holding up well to 5-6 hours of walking. See Pictures>>
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