To Galisteo 20km Stage 8

September 19

We woke up to a heavy down-pour and many of the early starters waited for the rain to subside. Seeing no end to the rain, all the peregrinos left except for us. Most we'll not see again as they are travelling long distances today. We left at day-break and the rain had eased a little, but it was not an easy trek, travelling through mushy trails. It was a beautiful countryside but we could not appreciate its beauty as our objective was to stay dry. By late morning the rain stopped and we enjoyed the remaining trek into Galisteo. And what an amazing little village! The old town perched on a hill surrounded by medieval walls. Unfortunate the municipal Albergue was closed, and thankfully Hotel Medina was on the outskirts of town. Our own private room and with a bathtub. The small pleasures Julie always looks forward to.

See Galisteo pics