With the exception of about 1 kilometer the whole walk was on flat and boring country trails. Still, it was better than the previous day mostly along the very busy highway, N360.
As the Via de la Plata has become more popular, likely as a result of the hordes on the Camino Frances, local governments seem to be investing in more and upgraded facilities and markers. Here are some examples from this portion of the walk.
On the outskirts of Villanueva de Campean
Approaching Zamora. Note the symbols
of the Camino, the staff and the gourd.
Zamora is a small city on the Rio Duero. It was strategically located to control the river and was once enclosed by seven walls. The walls that remain have been well-preserved.
The cathedral and the imposing old city walls from across
the river Duero
The old bridge and modern building cranes
The albergue had just recently been opened. It had the best facilities that I have ever seen on the Camino. Unfortunately it was so new that there were no utensils or pots and pans in the kitchen. Later a young lady from Germany joined me at the albergue.
The "empty" kitchen
The lounge
The main entrance
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