I’ve now passed from the La Rioja region into Castilla y Leon. Today’s walk was another solitary one, though with a burst of sun for a bit! Very small towns and no other pilgrims. I was greeted by a swarm of cats in St Dominic’s birthplace, Viloria de la Rioja. They followed me all the way to the other side of town and mewed as I left.
Arriving in Belorado I visited the Monastery of Santa Clara (see photo) that dates to the 14th century. The altarpiece is amazing (see photo). I tried to purchase some of the nun’s famous candy and cookies but no one answered the bell. I’ll try again tomorrow. Likely another remote walk tomorrow with possibly some snow.
