Day 10: Torremejía to Mérida

The last stage of this second section of the Camino is, thankfully, much shorter than the previous day. We left our hostal in Torremejía straight after breakfast and followed the road North towards Mérida. The first half of the way today follows the road, either by earth path off to the side or the road itself. Fortunately, the newer motorway, parallel to the main road, had taken most of the through traffic, which meant it wasn't busy. Had it been, it could have been quite wearing.

We had originally planned to hang around Mérida and get the later bus, but at this half way point of the day's walk, we realised that we could make the 1pm bus back to Seville. It was at this point that we also got the first view of Mérida, extensive and white in the morning sun. So, continuing without breaks, and at a decent pace, we followed the earth pathway which brought us down into the city. 

Having arrived at Mérida, we finished this second portion of the way at the Roman bridge, but without crossing it. That'll be the starting point for next time. Terry stopped to take a photo of the bridge. Then we headed to the bus station. As I write, we're on the bus back to Seville. It's not long till the next, longer, section of the Vía de la Plata, as far as Salamanca. 

Thanks for following my Camino. I keep all of you in my prayers along the way. Thanks also to all the sponsors and donors to Teenage Cancer Trust. Keep giving!