Mansilla de las Mulas

 I feel we are becoming a bit dependent on Coyotuco but, well, the gift that keeps on giving. We are passed a cemetery [no review] and then a pilgrim rest area.





“A rest area for pilgrims where, for reasons of all kinds (meteorological, entomological, botanical, fauna, social, etc.), you will not last long. Especially if you take out food.
From here to "Mansilla de las mulas" the walker has a "HORRIBILIS" kilometer left without a path and without shade, traveling along the edge of the road, without any type of ditch, or shoulder, or hardly any physical space, in which if If "COMPLICAO" sees it, he may as well jump into the "bardal" that is installed at his disposal next to the road.
If it's any consolation, there is something for everything, this is the same fate that the residents of Mansilla face if they decide to walk to the town's cemetery.




To begin, you have to get on the viaduct that can be seen in the background, in order to cross the national highway. The first 150 meters are the worst. If you overcome them, I assure you that your chances of survival increase exponentially.
Try to stay close to the left side of the road (as you look towards Mansilla) and do not forget that you will have to share the "NO SPACE" that you have, with passers-by wandering in the opposite direction.”
Alright, into Mansilla de las Mulas. This settlement on the outer orbit of Leon has about 1700 people live here. It has remained roughly the same since 1930. The place has a bit of a wall - dating from 1181 and up to 14m high.


The Museum of the Leonese People lies within the former Convent if San Agustin. Aficionados of Spanish ethnographic museums will not be disappointed. There are old tools, agricultural happenings and traditional games.
https://www.institutoleonesdecultura.es/museo-de-los.../
Time for lunch. The House of Meals aka La Curiosa has a website https://lacuriosademansilla.com/ and feels its deserts are impressive.
The River Esla was made in the 12th century and remade in 1573. We are over it and on our way.






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