Leaving Sargun after a generous breakfast from friendly hotel owners, the walkers reflect on how small comforts — like hot water — shape the Camino experience. A shorter 16 km day felt tougher, and today they face 20 km to El Burgo Ranero across flat, agricultural terrain.

Camino Francés - Day 25: Ledigos to Sahagun (16 km).

Day 24 on the Camino: a 22–23 km day dominated by a long 17 km stretch across the flat Meseta with icy tailwinds, passing tractors and a repetitive landscape. The group stocked up at a small supermarket, kept extra water and snacks, and refueled with peri‑peri drenched chips at a roadside albergue.

Day 23: walking from Fromista to Carrión de los Condes. We stop for a riverside lunch with baguettes while tractors amusingly circle around. The day felt manageable at about 19 km, though detours took us closer to 22 km.

Day 22 of the Camino: a 25 km walk from Castrojeriz to Frómista featuring a steep climb up an 'alto', wide panoramic views of valleys, windmills and distant villages, and a hot, dry day across the Meseta.

Day 21: a 19-kilometre walk from Hornillos to Castrojeriz with an early start alongside fellow pilgrims. A welcome stop at Fuente Ciedras albergue/bar offered big mugs, warm drinks and peanut butter-and-banana on toast before continuing.

The route passes impressive abbey ruins and finishes in Castrojeriz, a long village at the base of a hill topped by a medieval castle — a striking example of centuries-old stone architecture.

Day 20: First day walking after a rest day — 21 km from Burgos to Hornillos del Camino.

Day 19: A rest day in Burgos after walking about 280 km — roughly one third of the Camino. The walkers reflect on sore legs, a welcome pause, and how their bodies anticipated the break.