We are in Leon at a nice little hotel.  Loving the city and have run into many of the pilgrims. Fun to catch up!  Happy to see Ietja and Marilyn from Holland and Grassi from Switzerland.  Found lunch at 1pm then went to the Cathedral of Santa Maria.  It was beautiful. Had a sculpture of Mary, pregnant with Jesus.  Don't think I have seen that before. Took photos.  Leaving the Cathedral we found the museums closed for siesta so returned to our rooms and took Siesta!  Might as well join in the local traditions!!!  Went to one of the museums then looked around for something to eat. But all the bars and cafes only serve alcohol, nuts, pastries.  No food until around 9pm.  Hard to stay up but we did and had a lovely roasted vegetable platter to share.
The young people are having a terrific time on the Camino.  It is like the United Nations of young people and we run into some of the same ones in the evenings. Last night several Italuan and Spanish men decided to have their heads shaved in the shape of an arrow. The Camino yellow arrow we use for direction.  I heard they were going to have their "arrows" died yellow but it hasn't happened yet!!!  We are sleeping in and leaving town at 8:30!!! Such a treat!
We will walk to a monastery and to a village where Mary was to have been.  Will read up on this to be sure.
We were wondering about Allen and Trish from New Zealand, Penelope and John from Tazmania. Did see Jim from Vancouver.  Our young friend, Stef, from CA has bad shins and had to fall out for a few days. Hope she is able to resume. Peggy from Australia is recovering in Leon tomorrow. She has bad blusters. Helen went to a podiatrist today and has tendinitis in one foot. Was given some ointment to put on.  She has had a lot of trouble with her feet. My blisters are healed but I may have a new one coming so taking care to prevent, if possible!!!
One of my cats, Ceci, is having some medical issues at home. My cat/house sitter had to take her to the gets. Sure hope they get her asthma under control. Although I am removed from home and family and friends and animals, I have hours while I am walking to think about everyone and everything!  Thank you for supporting me with notes on my journey. It means a lot to me!
Off to bed. Big day tomorrow. Buen Camino!!