Leon

Left Mansillo by 0830.

Felt in a hurry, having reserved an affordable hotel in Leon. Space of my own, for a night.

Met Father Lucas, retired Korean Navy Chaplain. Fun 30 minutes walking with him. He gave me a blessing (in front of an auto shop along the Camino), and I asked him to remember Ann in his next mass.

Got in before 11:00. Found the room to be really nice. A bath!

My feet did not understand the sensations of hot water and massage. Stung at first. Then soothed. Fell asleep in the bath – a first.

Got dressed and found what I needed: i) post office to send my beloved and betraying boots to Santiago; ii) optometrist to adjust my glasses, loose fastener.

Then began to meet friends: Catherine, Deborah, Tim, Sharna, and other friends. Saw the cathedral – that was not just another big church!

Mass at the cathedral chapel. Then dinner with friends and long conversations. Warm and welcoming, and substantial. Hugs all around. Love.