Hello All,
April 4 and 5 from Burgos.
Much action since my last update on March 29.
Estella to Los Arcos:
Weather and the road improved.First vineyards.Cold getting better.
Terrifying sight:
Nothing like a 66 year old man in his underwear descending from the upper level of the bunk bed at 3a.m.....Some will have nightmares....and then the remount is not gracious...
Trick is not to stand on the person below.Good idea to jump- but after walking 16 miles that day.....
Executive decision:
Sue - increase the budget.I can't sleep in a dormitory. Did that for 6 years at St Aidans Jesuit College.
Los Arcos:
Things got much bettet.Met a couple from Larna.South Tyrol mountains in Italy/border with Austria.
A tent maker and wife. Hubert an Angela. Travelled with them to Burgos but alas they leave tomorrow.My German/Italian have improved as they speak no English.
French ladies went home yesterday.All married to Doctors . One a pharmacist whose husband is a Pediatric Cardiologist.
Off on the sections to Leon tomorrow.Walked 190miles behind me so far.Great wine in La Rioja region. Beautiful vineyards gave way to wheat fields. Road much better with the exception of some major climbs.Rocky.Windy. Cold.Only one day in shorts.
P.S.
I added 10 in Estella.....Got lost.Frustrated.Dropped my cap and an 8 year old ran 600m+ to give it back.Nice girl that she was.The boy was in dissaray....
Elderly lady on her balcony (minus her dentures...) in her bathrobe waved me the right way.....
Only 4 Americans since March 23. Most Spanish/ French/Italian.
Cathedral in Burgos exceeds it's reputation.Beautiful.Listened to a concert.Went to mass.Special time.
Feet/legs etc..working .Sticks are amazingly good. Could not have got this far without the sticks.Gaiters and Poncho essential. Still cannot put on the poncho without the help of 3 people....Great fun in the wind... lots of mud.Sone rain showers.Cool.
Observation:
I did not marry Sue to be parted from her.That makes this trip harder.
Thanks to all for your comments and encouragement.Will try and reply and post some photos.
It has been a great trip so far.
Miss you all.
Will try to update in the next few days.
Best,
John
Way to go John. Another good report. We check the blog daily to see how you are doing. Great hearing from you. Milt and the boys say hello. Course is beginning to green and should be great by your return. Masters Tuesday. Will be thinking of you. Stay safe and keep walking.
ReplyDeleteImagining you in Leon, not as spectacular as Burgos. I had to take the bus to Leon from Burgos due to leg aches. Stayed in a great B&B Pension Blanca there in a private room. Very nice and great to put frozen peas on my tendons! Took the city bus through the exit from Leon to the outskirts and then resumed my trek! Great walking onward! Cheers John!
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