The Meseta (table from the Spanish word Mesa) refers to the high plains of Castille Spain, and it begins directly after Burgos. I knew it was coming of course- I always know where the flat parts of any hike are located. But I am not sure I was prepared for this view of forever as we came up to it. A path winding up a mountain naturally gives you the next marker to walk to, this path is a constant reminder that you are walking 800km. It is going to take us at least 7 days and a lot of water to cross the meseta. Many of the other pilgrims skip this stage, jumping on a bus to the upcoming mountain range (which is certainly coming). The Meseta is too boring, too hot, too empty, too much nothing, and I get it. They are not wrong- it certainly is all of those things. But there is also a majesty to it. Perhaps I have finally turned into a Midwesterner, but the openness and vast landmass that just doesn't stop can feel just as breathtaking as the mountains. Although Clai
Our pilgrimage through Spain and our adventures in the Dominican Republic.