
Walking for 20 km. through the Spanish countryside can build a healthy appetite. But, stopping for a real sit-down lunch is not always desirable or practical. Luckily, there is a ready-made solution to the problem of what to eat while trekking along the camino…. sandwiches Spanish-style! A «bocadillo» is a favorite transportable meal usually consisting of a 6-8in. «barra» (baguette), sliced lengthwise down the middle. These are often stuffed with a choice of either ham, cold cuts (embutidos), chorizo, cheese, or tuna. Don’t look to see lettuce, mustard, or mayo here. Maybe, a little rubbed tomato on the cut bread. No other meal has fueled as many pilgrim kilometers as the breakfast bocadillo jammed with «tortilla«, the national omelet of potatoes, eggs and onions. Whichever way you prefer to have it, this portable meal will be one of your best camino friends.
