Day 22 - Mansilla de las Mulas to Leon

Short enjoyable walk into Leon today, then a long walk around the city and its many significant buildings, before finally making our way to our hotel, the Hotel Parador San Marcos.

Just before we reached the Parador, we ran into some American friends who advised us of the train tragedy in Santiago de Compostela today. 

In the hotel we have been able to get the full story from the BBC. Absolutely terrible and our thoughts are with the victims.

Today's walk to Leon, but not around Leon, was 17.5km and took 3h16m for an average pace, door to door, of 5.4km/hr.

We set off from Mansilla de las Mulas without breakfast.

Our intent was to have breakfast at our hotel before leaving but it was inedible and the coffee undrinkable. The room was hot and the staff were very bad. A Dutch couple we have spent some time talking with were of the same opinion.

If you are ever in Mansilla de las Mulas, DO NOT stay at the Hotel El Puente.

The Cathedral in Leon is stunning.

Our Hotel, the Hotel Parador San Marcos, lovely.

Our blog today is not long as we want to spend the rest of the day enjoying the city of Leon. Adios.