Anyone in Madrid next week?

[peregrina2000]

I'm flying to Madrid tomorrow and will have Tuesday and Wednesday and part of Thursday with some flexibility. Anyone going to be there and want to meet up for a cafe or vino tinto? Buen camino, Laurie

 

[domigee]

Sadly, no but have a lovely time peregrina!

 

[Rebekah Scott]

come over and play!

 

[domigee]

Argh, I'm not envious. Trying to keep a straight face here .
Have fun ladies

 

[peregrina2000]

come over and play!

Reb, if I could leave I would. But I am invited out of town for the Friday-Sunday and the rest is work -- but I could squeeze in time if you came. Why don't you bring a picnic like you did on the Olvidado in Bonar and we can go to the Retiro?

 

[HeidiL]

Oh, I wish I could... But I'll be in Madrid for four days before Easter seeing old friends, and then my husband is joining me to walk north from there once his Easter vacation starts. I don't think we'll make it all the way to the Francés, but you never know.

 

[Rebekah Scott]

trouble is, Madrid and back requires an overnight, and I am deep into a book project, and will be at the big Villalon fiesta all weekend, myself! Can't stay away from home for very long!
You'll be back...

 

[peregrina2000]

I didn't really expect to see you on this trip, Reb. Fingers crossed for July.

Have a great time in Villalon and report back on all the inside information you gather there! I had my very own private hospitalero in that albergue -- he made me a late lunch, took me across the street for coffee, took me on a tour of the town, then out for vino in the plaza. The next morning he accompanied me for the first 9 or 10 kms (after serving me breakfast of course). Those Villalon folks sure know how to pamper a peregrina!

Is it true that one of the architects of the Burgos cathedral did the pillory at Villalon, or is that another one of those camino myths?

 

[jostony]

I'm flying to Madrid tomorrow and will have Tuesday and Wednesday and part of Thursday with some flexibility. Anyone going to be there and want to meet up for a cafe or vino tinto? Buen camino, Laurie

My birth town! Such a temptation. Sure you will have a great time - so much to see, do, eat and drink - enjoy