Camino 2013 - Day 12 - 5 December 2013

On the road early in semi darkness, and although overcast and biting cold the day cleared up by mid morning. The endless Meseta of rolling treeless hills and lonely plains is empty of people and until reaching Hontanas after 11km we were alone. A friendly lady dragged us into the only open bar in town where it was coffee and tostadas (toast and jam) for breakfast. Today we walked fast and covered the 20km by 12:30 to arrive at Castrojeriz. Our route took is through the ruins of St Anton abbey. Now there are just Lilli, Kristina and me. Dinner tonight was in a very good restaurant and consisted of thick bean soup, goulash, dessert, good bottle of wine and coffee, costing $18 each. The albergue is modern and comfortable. Daily washing completed!!.