Wed 28 Sep - Good afternoon in Mansilla de las Mulas. There was a large market in town with food and all the other things you would expect. In fact although MdlM was not a big town it was quite busy and had a good selection of shops, bars and restaurants. Bought a spit roast chicken (a diesel chicken to those of us that lived in Napoli as there always seemed to be diesel fumes nearby then) and some green chillies for our lunch. Meal out last night was again excellent - wait to you see the pictures in a few days - Jamie Oliver would be pleased with the presentation - and all for 10 euros pp inc beer, wine and water. That said i have had a little indigestion the last few days, I normally have an 'actimel' or similar each day at home that seems to keep it at bay, so I bought some yesterday all all seems well after I drank all six of them! COP start and unusualy there were a number of cafes open before 0800. Must be the influence of the big city. Got to Leon at just after 1000 and stopped for a coffee. Saw a few churches and walked on through to La Virgen del Camino, although by the look of this place it has been a long time since it was a virgin - probably pre biblical. Had booked an AdP here but did not like the look of the place so we went back to the main street and booked into an hostel. It cost 40 euros for the two of us with two single beds and a private bathroom. No clothes washing facilities but I asked a cleaner very nicely (with my 'I am a pathetic man face on) and she kindly offered to do it for free. I did insist on paying! Ian and I do tend to walk at different paces at different times but it seems to work well as it gives us some solo time and whoever is in front just waits a little at any significant junctions. Off to Hospital de Orbigo tomorrow. Temp about 25 deg at the moment but was only 17 deg at 1000, howeve, it is a little warmer in the mornings again and we are back to starting off in our tee shirts. All typed on my Archos 101 using the screen keyboard and the hostels free wifi.