Journey to Santiago - Day 20 and 21, 16th - 18th Stage

Day 20 - Carrion de los Condes to Terradillos de los Templarios

Distance walked today: 26.6 km (16.6 miles)

Total distance walked: 352.1 km (220.1 miles)

Total distance left: 378.2 km (236.4 miles)

Information on the stage traveled here.

Day 21 - Terradillos de los Templarios to Leon (by Train)

Distance walked today: 0 km (0 miles)

Total distance walked: 352.1 km (220.1 miles)

Total distance left: 310.5 km (194.1 miles)

Information on the city of Leon here.

Yesterday Adal found the stage very difficult.  Not because of terrain, or hills, or weather.  Because there were 17 km of no towns, there was nowhere to really stop and rest.  He barely ate, and got to Terradillos de los Templarios very late and starving.  He walked straight to the first hostel he found and took the last slot.  Then he got stuck with a group of loud and bubbly Koreans.  His feet hurt, his toe was really swollen, and he was really really tired.  I think it was just a hard day for him.

Today he decided to take the train to Leon, skipping stage 17 and 18.  His toe is bad enough he decided to see a doctor either today or tomorrow.  It's swollen and though he keeps draining it of liquid, it's not getting better.  I don't think it's a showstopper but I feel better that he's going to get it checked out.  And I think a rest will do him well.  He ran into the Brazilian Jose Luis, so I think they are travelling together.  And he's going to meet Juan the Canarian in Leon, maybe to meet his family.  

Last night was the Stockholm Gay Choir concert, and a good friend, William, performed.  It was fun, political, and poignant.  They did a great job and the solos were awesome.  I'm a bit tired today, and tomorrow is the Fourth of July celebration at the Embassy.  N is still pretty peppy, in a general good mood.  But the mornings, aaagh!!  I have to draaaaag her out of bed, "brush your teeth," "brush your teeth," "BRUSH YOUR TEETH!"  "Get dressed," "get dressed," "GET DRESSED NOW!"  "Mommy you're yelling at me."  "Then MOOOVE!!!"  It's a constant fight against the clock, and i'm trying to get ready for work at the same time.  So please, if anybody has any techniques that work to keep the peace AND get them out the door quickly, please please share!!