Last night, I couldn’t wait to get back on the Camino. The yellow arrows that guide the way seemed to be urging us to get started. After walking 22.5 kilometres in six hours today, my enthusiasm might have dipped a little! Janine and I were both relieved when we finally reached our destination and could get off our feet. Putting them up on the wall while laying on the bed is best! We left our apartment in León at 6:15…
I don’t know how to tell about our second day in León without turning it into a book. Photos would probably do a better job of it than words. Janine and I opened the curtains and raised the shutters to see another beautiful, sunny day. Janine noticed pilgrims walking right past our apartment building so she stepped out on the balcony to wish them “Buen Camino!” It took a second shout-out and a lively wave for them to realize where…
I’d forgotten just how breathtaking León is even though I’ve been here twice before. There are many beautiful, historic buildings, pedestrian-only streets leading to the majestic Catedral de León in the Plaza Mayor (main square). It is Sunday, and the city is alive with activity! We had a little chat with Gaudí, or rather, with the bronze statue of him sitting on a bench, gazing up at one of his architectural masterpieces. We stopped for a bite to eat and…
What a satisfying moment it was to relegate my never ending “to-do” list to the recycling basket on my last night at home. Then I checked the weather forecast for Madrid. It seems that the weather is going to be our first challenge! 🥵 Janine says we might have to start walking at 3 AM and she’s probably right. She brought her headlamp just in case. The next morning, Dave and I walked down to the Victoria Int’l Airport which…