Monthly Archives: May 2013

May 21, 2013 New Horizons – Leon to Portugalete We took the bus to Leon. It was a long ride and we got to see the rest of the meseta. I would like to have stayed in Sahagun and some … Continue reading →

May 18th: We took the 1:30 bus to Fromista along with our new friends except wonder woman Janet who opted to walk 60 km. in 2 days. Buying the ticket was interesting there was an old woman who took it … Continue reading →

May 17, 2013 New Sights, New Experiences, New Thoughts May 17th: We decided to stay in Burgos another day. The girls invited me to go with them to Santo Domingo de Silos to hear the monks sing Vespers. These are … Continue reading →

May 19, 2013 The Meseta, Suckling Lamb, and Pumpkin Soup We left Fromista separately, Joe walking and me by taxi. We sent our packs ahead to Real Monasterio San Zoilo, not a Paradore but almost. I bade a final farewell … Continue reading →

May 15, 2013 Ages and Atapuerca We put our plan into practice and all goes well. The albergue/pension is run by the sweetest woman who welcomes us with a hug and a cup of cafe con leche. We get settled … Continue reading →

May 14, 2013 Lessons in Humility and Acceptance I am sadly having to admit that my capabilities are not what they used to be. “The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak” was never truer. Today’s plan is to … Continue reading →

Monday , May 13, 2013 Angel in Granon, Angel in a Taxi Up and out bright and early (that’s about 9 am for us) and on our way to Castildelgado, population 80 About lunch time we arrived at Granon. The … Continue reading →

We packed up as quickly as possible in the mornIng and were at the Hospideria Santa Teresita by 10:30 to check in and go to the 11 am Mass at the Monastery. Our room was ready and what a difference! … Continue reading →