Author Archives: lydia
May 22 and 23, 2013 Back to Joe’s Roots
May 22 and 23, 2013 Back to Joe’s Roots We picked up our car in Leon without problem. We had two days until we needed to be in Artajona and decided to go to Portugalete, near Bilbao. I called the … Continue reading
May 24, 2013 Artajona Reunion
May 24, 2013 Artajona Reunion We weren’t sure whether we were supposed to be in Artajona before 3 pm (my understanding) or after 3 (Joe’s understanding) because Jeru had some kind of appointment in Madrid. We were able to get … Continue reading
May 20, 2013 Rest Day for Lydia
May 20th: An easy day to summarize because I did NOTHING all day! Joe wanted to walk so he took off on the Camino and was gone most of the day. I napped and washed a few things and napped … Continue reading
May 21, 2013 New Horizons: Leon to Portugalete
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 18, 2013 Bus Rides and Blessings
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 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 16, 2013 New Chapter in an Old Book
May 16,2013 Burgos and a New Chapter in an Old Book We reluctantly left our kind hostess and took a taxi to Burgos to the Norte y Londres Hotel. Eventually we are reunited with our new friends Susan, Anundi, Linda, … Continue reading
May 19, 2013 The Meseta, Pumpkin Soup, and Suckling Lamb
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
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
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