how to get out of Leon? my Camino starts tomorrow!

[CaminoKate0214]

I´m finally here! I start tomorrow morning. I´m at the Hotel Riosol in Av. de Palencia, 3, which is right by the river. I´m wondering if I just go away from the city and up the road. I haven´t yet seen any shells in the road, but I´ve noticed a few arrows here and there. The way really doesn´t seem to be well marked here. Any and all help would be most appreciated.

 

[Deleted member 3000]

Walk up the street parallel to the river, and at the bridge coming from the Parador Hotel, you should be able to pick up the yellow arrows (left turn at that bridge toward La Virgen del Camino and the airport).

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

Hi, I was there about 6 weeks ago and there are lots of arrows in Leon. I don't think it will be a problem to get out of Leon. I know you have to walk along the cathedral and follow the arrows, no problem.

 

[Icacos]

Ask your hospitalero to point you in the right direction, or just follow the other peregrinos. As I recall, there were lots of arrows in León. You'll be fine. Have fun!
Buen Camino.

 

[Rebekah Scott]

Just walk along the river-walk, then make a left over the bridge by the parador. You will pick up arrows at the bridge, and Voila!

 

[november_moon]

We started in Leon and stayed at the Parador - which as others have said, you will walk right past. We came out of the hotel in the morning and joined the loose flow of pilgrims leaving the city.

 

[Mark Lee]

Just head north, parallel to the river. You will hit the Camino. then turn left, or west.
cheers

 

[Anemone del Camino]

Take the bus by Banco Santander in the large round about to Virgen del Camino

 

[Icacos]

Take the bus by Banco Santander in the large round about to Virgen del Camino

Throw a monkey wrench into the works, will ya!?

 

[Anemone del Camino]

Throw a monkey wrench into the works, will ya!?

Oh no! My smily face did not make it to my post. Let's try 2!

 

[Icacos]

Oh no! My smily face did not make it to my post. Let's try 2!

I assumed the smiley face! I figured you were feeling mischievous.

 

[Anemone del Camino]

I assumed the smiley face! I figured you were feeling mischievous.

My smiloes are not showing up!!!!

 

[Anamya]

Remember to visit the cathedral before you leave, it's breathtaking!

 

[Anemone del Camino]

Remember to visit the cathedral before you leave, it's breathtaking!

Visi the cloisters & pay for the audiophone, will teach you lors about pysics and the arches.

 

[Bernard duffy]

It's a horrible walk out,hated it !!!!

 

[Deleted member 3000]

I loved the walk out. There are plenty of coffee opportunities, and La Virgen del Camino has a great modern church, and it used to have a gypsy compound behind the monastery.

 

[mspath]

Be sure to read what others and I have written re Leon and leaving Leon in this earlier Forum thread.

Buen camino!

 

[Deleted member 3000]

Be sure to read what others and I have written re Leon and leaving Leon in this earlier Forum thread.

Buen camino!

She left six minutes after posting the request, and has not been back, so, yes, reading the requested advice will help her find her way out of Leon. She may have internet again when she gets there.

 

[Deleted member 12253]

I´m finally here! I start tomorrow morning. I´m at the Hotel Riosol in Av. de Palencia, 3, which is right by the river. I´m wondering if I just go away from the city and up the road. I haven´t yet seen any shells in the road, but I´ve noticed a few arrows here and there. The way really doesn´t seem to be well marked here. Any and all help would be most appreciated.[/QUOT
Just follow the river until you see bridge, up steps and you are on your way.

 

[Icacos]

It's a horrible walk out,hated it !!!!

Dear Lord, tomorrow, lovely León
With others, I must leave
That section is so boring
No doubt, I am going to heave

Oh Lord, shall I walk it?
Or should I wheeled transport employ?
No, I will suffer, dear Lord, I will suffer
And stops for vino tinto enjoy.

 

[Bernard duffy]

Dear Lord, tomorrow, lovely León
With others, I must leave
That section is so boring
No doubt, I am going to heave

Oh Lord, shall I walk it?
Or should I wheeled transport employ?
No, I will suffer, dear Lord, I will suffer
And stops for vino tinto enjoy.

You keep yer fictional lord,i'll take the factual bus

 

[Icacos]

You keep yer fictional lord,i'll take the factual bus

And @Anemone del Camino says this is where you catch it:

by Banco Santander in the large round about

I'll wave to you as you go by.

 

[Bernard duffy]

And @Anemone del Camino says this is where you catch it:

I'll wave to you as you go by.

Don't forget to bless me

 

[Icacos]

Don't forget to bless me

I will .... whether you need it or not.