That is a tough stage to walk, due to its isolation and only that one food truck in-between Carrión de los Condes and the next village, Calzadilla de la Cueza. When I did it September 2018, it was over 34°C and I'd been sick the night before from a stomach bug. I probably should have rested one more night, but decided to walk it. To this day, I still don't know how I made it to Calzadilla de la Cueza, I was like a zombie on the "treadmill" leg of almost 18k straight.
@@sethgrotzke I only saw one as I set off from Carrión de los Condes, probably because I set off late, around 10am, after first looking for affordable hotel stay. I was so weak by the time I stopped at a picnic area with wooden benches near a shelter. I was still very ill, and I could only drink water. Fortunately, a passing pilgrim stopped to check on me and stay with for a while. She said I should try and eat something, but my stomach was still feeling bad. However, I then realised I had an energy bar in my pack, so I ate that and then rested a bit more. I got going again and made it to Calzadilla de la Cueza. I entered the albergue, showered, washed my clothes and then slept for 4 hours! That evening, I woke up feeling better and went out to have soup. The next day was much better, but I was still weak from the previous day. Apparently, at that same time there were many people reporting stomach bugs and being very sick. In my Albergue of Espiritu Santo in Carrión de los Condes, I was the only one to be sick that night. It's strange though, because on arrival I heard that one whole dormitory was closed off due to an outbreak of gastroenteritis, according to the nuns that were in reception. I nearly cancelled to look for another albergue, but I was so tired I just took my chances! One of the nuns helped look after me when she found me collapsed in the washrooms after a bout of violent vomiting and fever.
That is a tough stage to walk, due to its isolation and only that one food truck in-between Carrión de los Condes and the next village, Calzadilla de la Cueza. When I did it September 2018, it was over 34°C and I'd been sick the night before from a stomach bug. I probably should have rested one more night, but decided to walk it. To this day, I still don't know how I made it to Calzadilla de la Cueza, I was like a zombie on the "treadmill" leg of almost 18k straight.
That would be so tough! There were probably some other pilgrims wondering if you would make it as well! It is a long slog, but thankfully we made it.
@@sethgrotzke I only saw one as I set off from Carrión de los Condes, probably because I set off late, around 10am, after first looking for affordable hotel stay. I was so weak by the time I stopped at a picnic area with wooden benches near a shelter. I was still very ill, and I could only drink water. Fortunately, a passing pilgrim stopped to check on me and stay with for a while. She said I should try and eat something, but my stomach was still feeling bad. However, I then realised I had an energy bar in my pack, so I ate that and then rested a bit more. I got going again and made it to Calzadilla de la Cueza. I entered the albergue, showered, washed my clothes and then slept for 4 hours! That evening, I woke up feeling better and went out to have soup. The next day was much better, but I was still weak from the previous day. Apparently, at that same time there were many people reporting stomach bugs and being very sick. In my Albergue of Espiritu Santo in Carrión de los Condes, I was the only one to be sick that night. It's strange though, because on arrival I heard that one whole dormitory was closed off due to an outbreak of gastroenteritis, according to the nuns that were in reception. I nearly cancelled to look for another albergue, but I was so tired I just took my chances! One of the nuns helped look after me when she found me collapsed in the washrooms after a bout of violent vomiting and fever.
Wow! What a story. I am so glad that you made it through!