Your legs still feel fresh for the first few kilometres, but your head is still half in Zamora. That changes. It’s a long day, well over 7 hours of walking, and the land is open and wide. Lots of fields, little shelter once the sun comes out.
It’s never really steep. The path climbs and descends gently, and it’s the distance that counts. For Campillo, sort out your bed in advance, or choose a place before or beyond it. That way you can arrive in the evening with peace of mind. First day, pilgrim: take it easy, the Camino isn’t going anywhere.