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Wear your bloodied clothes like a badge of honor all the way - TO SANTIAGO!!Day 15: Atapuerca-Burgos
An eventful day in many ways. The day started with thick fog, but now it’s 18C and sunshine here. T-shirt weather.
This was the second day in a row with a hard climb. Almost on top, I tranpled on a small rock and fell into some rusty barbed wire. I bled like a pig and both my jacket and trousers have bloodstains.
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Will wait a few days to wash them: just proof that this old pilgrim is suffering his way to forgiveness in Santiago…
At the top we had the following view of Burgos in the horizon:
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The waymarking has significantly improved the last couple of years: these are now everywhere.
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Except where it really means something: the walk into Burgos. It seems the xunta, or whoever, insists on sending the pilgrims along asphalt and industrial areas. Look at this: this is where you turn left to come to the river route, but all signs point straight ahead. Evil people…
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On another note: since Uterga i have been pleasantly accompanied by new forum member @kellycolada . A kind & mild woman. Two days ago she had to throw in the towel due to knee problems. It is a loss: I would have loved to walk with her into Santiago. Farewell evening tonight in Burgos
But that’s life…
Here is a pdf from @minaleigh detailing the river path into Burgos:Your recall is like a spring chicken. I studied the signage all the way from Atapuerca. Not a SINGLE mention of it whatsoeever. Even in Castanares there is a yellow arrow pointing right, trying to get you back on the asphalt. You must cross the road and then, finally, arrows appear that will lead you onto the river route. There is even also an arrow pointing to the LEFT on the road!!!
You really have to know where you’re going here. Very irritating, and I feel sorry for. firsttinners who are being trapped here.
I always went to Deportivo for the tapas and morcilla from Burgos!.In Navarette if you are looking for a good menu del dia try El Molino which is centrally located near the church. It is good, popular, cheap, and copious.
I've used that PDF for the river way. It's awesome because there are so many pictures of the landmarks that you will pass.
I found this video excellent and helpful last SeptemberI've used that PDF for the river way. It's awesome because there are so many pictures of the landmarks that you will pass.
Alex,Day 16: Burgos-Hornillos del Camino
Uneventful day. 2.5 hours of nothing until Tardajos, where i treated myself to a large peregrino gasolino:
Game overDay 15: Atapuerca-Burgos
An eventful day in many ways. The day started with thick fog, but now it’s 18C and sunshine here. T-shirt weather.
This was the second day in a row with a hard climb. Almost on top, I tranpled on a small rock and fell into some rusty barbed wire. I bled like a pig and both my jacket and trousers have bloodstains.
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Will wait a few days to wash them: just proof that this old pilgrim is suffering his way to forgiveness in Santiago…
At the top we had the following view of Burgos in the horizon:
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The waymarking has significantly improved the last couple of years: these are now everywhere.
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Except where it really means something: the walk into Burgos. It seems the xunta, or whoever, insists on sending the pilgrims along asphalt and industrial areas. Look at this: this is where you turn left to come to the river route, but all signs point straight ahead. Evil people…
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On another note: since Uterga i have been pleasantly accompanied by new forum member @kellycolada . A kind & mild woman. Two days ago she had to throw in the towel due to knee problems. It is a loss: I would have loved to walk with her into Santiago. Farewell evening tonight in Burgos
But that’s life…
Hi!Today I booked (for the first time in 13 years!) a few days ahead from Pamplona: Uterga, Puente la Reina, Villatuerta, for several reasons: Many places are still closed, I want to assess traffic; it is a Holy year after all, but not least: If there is a bed race going on, I certainly don't want any part in it.
My intention is to start out slow, less than 20 kms/day, because I have the time (retired). I also want to walk in peace, taking whatever breaks I want, and being sure I have a bed at the end of the day. As the walk progresses, I'll make new assessments.
My Spanish is basico, but enough to pick up the phone, call and ask if they are open, reserving a bed, and saying when I'm coming. My Spanish is certainly much higher standard than their Norwegian!
So, the last couple of days at home, I am doing what most pilgrims are doing: Wondering what I have forgotten, where my stuff is, weighing my backpack, etc. (I am 68 in 5 days from now...).
According to plan…Hi!
How's it going?
Thanks
Stephanie
Day 17: Hornillos del Camino-Castrojeriz
Thank you, moderator! A story about a Camino icon well worth sharing, indeed.Here it is: https://www.caminodesantiago.me/com...-socks-from-the-old-man-in-castrojeriz.59048/
Beautiful story.
Sh*t! Have to go back for it.Alex,
Thanks for your update; it is wonderful to see Senor Amancio Yagüez standing next to you.
Did you get your Sello this time?
Carpe diem!
And remember that “according to plan” for this guy means planning as little as possible.According to plan…
I stayed "there" (the coffee and change of scenery spot) in 2015. It was lovely and peaceful. The meal was ok...but I was really hungry, so it didn't matter! Room had three beds, just two of us in it, with a private bath. Wonderful...alexwalker,
All your readers who have happily stayed at San Juan Batista will be thinking of you tomorrow as they remember their stays. It is indeed a very special place.
Once you secure a spot at San Juan Batista you might care to walk here and back to get a change of view and perhaps a coffee.
Carpe diem!
And still serving with linens! Stayed there in 2015. So happy they are still there. My favorite meal of that camino...This albergue never disappoints. No need for extra choriso: perfect chicken! Lots of proteins for tomorrow. Swinmingpool, garden, wooden beds, etc. A pearl on the Camino.
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I really wish I could have seen this!Day 18: Castrojeriz-Fromista
Staying in abergue Luz de Fromista run by forum member Gabriel.
Nice full moon over Alto del Mostelares before the hard climb:
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On top the Meseta begins for me. What a view!
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At the end of the Canal de Castilla with its irrigation locks:
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Good to know!!San Juan Batista
Bueno camino!According to plan…
Did you stay at Santa Maria or are they open yet?Day 19: Fromista-Carrion de los Condes
Just a long walk. Jacob who has been following for +2 weeks is behind, having a rest day, and will not catch up again. I’m 2FAST4U.
Had an an interest walk with two nice Spanish guys, Juan Carlos ( no, not th previous Spanish king) and Marcus: honing my Spanish a little day by day.
Don’t know. I always sleep with the nuns in the albergue Espiritu Santo. Large wooden beds, no bunks, only 10-15 per room, 90 beds and they never reject a pilgrim. God knows how we are accomodated when it’s full… I don’t want to know…Did you stay at Santa Maria or are they open yet?
This is my stay for the night:
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Waiting for the nuns to start the party…not.
Thanks for keeping us posted on your whereabouts. I’m adding them to my itinerary so when I return I’ll know where to stay.Day 20: Carrion-Terradillos de los Templarios
An eventless long day. Weather forecast promised me 20 mm rain but all came at night. Cold but dry day.
I am staying in alb. Jacques de Molay. The name may mean nothing to you, but +700 years ago he was the reason why we up to this very day consider Friday 13th a bad/dangerous day.
If you want to find out more, Google his name, and you will discover a treasure throve of history, pilgrimages, riches, death of a pope and a French king, Knights Templars, and much, much more. You will read fantastic stories for hours.
Here is a teaser:
Jacques de Molay | Biography & Facts
Biography of Jacques de Molay, last grand master of the Knights Templar.www.britannica.com
Alex just read through this whole camino - I really appreciate your time and effort. And your analysis makes me laugh. Planning to start my first camino May 30. Thanks again.Day 20: Carrion-Terradillos de los Templarios
An eventless long day. Weather forecast promised me 20 mm rain but all came at night. Cold but dry day.
I am staying in alb. Jacques de Molay. The name may mean nothing to you, but +700 years ago he was the reason why we up to this very day consider Friday 13th a bad/dangerous day.
If you want to find out more, Google his name, and you will discover a treasure throve of history, pilgrimages, riches, death of a pope and a French king, Knights Templars, and much, much more. You will read fantastic stories for hours.
Here is a teaser:
Jacques de Molay | Biography & Facts
Biography of Jacques de Molay, last grand master of the Knights Templar.www.britannica.com
Yes, I read about Rev Wren in a Camino book not long ago.Day 21: Templarios-Sahagun
A short day, 13 kms. Why, you may ask: Because it fits nicely in and I like the town. So this is like a rest day before 3 days of 16,19 and 19 respectively to Leon on Saturday.
Shortly before Moratinos there is a memorial to a former forum member who died here 9 years ago. It was organized by our esteemed member @Rebekah Scott .
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Shortly before Sahagun you come to a rest area that also marks that you are now halfway to Santiago. I guess it is measured from Roncesvalles, not France. But others may know more…
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One of the strangest houses I’ve seen:
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Staying in the albergue Municipal Cluny: VERY NICE!
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Sunshine but ICY winds today.
Today is the first day when masks are not required anymore in Spain! It has been very lelaxed about it the last weeks anyway.
Thanks for sharing this!
I'm excited to find this thread. I'm all caught up so I'm sad to say you'll have to start walking faster so I can read more. hahahaDay 22: Sahagun-El Burgo Ranero
I am in the donativo municipal albergue, where forum member @dick bird and his wife Eileen are running the show. With great style and compassion I must add. So nice to meet a forum member.
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This is a beatutiful albergue made of mud and straw: I have always loved it. So peaceful and quiet. And these hospitaleros make it even better. All respect to them.
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Richard has lit up the fireplace: perfect!
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Eileen showed me a poem that really touched me:
«Walking, I am listening to a deeper way
Suddenly, all my ancestors are behind me.
«Be still» they say. Watch and listen.
You are the result of the love of thousands».
Linda Hogan
I am still trying to figure it out. What I CAN say is that there are a lot of daypackers here, many more than are carrying their packs, and I suspect they are in hotels. Albergues are far from full now.I think because of the recent discussions about pilgrims making reservations, there will be more empty beds in the places that don't take reservations. Is that your experience on the road right now?
Lovely to meet you and put a face to the name and nice to swap yarns with a fellow veteran. Buen camino amigo!Day 22: Sahagun-El Burgo Ranero
I am in the donativo municipal albergue, where forum member @dick bird and his wife Eileen are running the show. With great style and compassion I must add. So nice to meet a forum member.
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This is a beatutiful albergue made of mud and straw: I have always loved it. So peaceful and quiet. And these hospitaleros make it even better. All respect to them.
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Richard has lit up the fireplace: perfect!
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Eileen showed me a poem that really touched me:
«Walking, I am listening to a deeper way
Suddenly, all my ancestors are behind me.
«Be still» they say. Watch and listen.
You are the result of the love of thousands».
Linda Hogan
Oh that cold doesn't sound pleasant. Thanks for the information about Collegiato San Isidoro. I'm a recovering heathen haha and didn't know about this! My spirituality has rekindled the past few years and I can't wait for the Camino to guide me even further!Day 23: El Burgo Ranero-Leon
I woke up to even icier winds today. 5C… In addition, the weather gods had decided to drop some 18 mm of hard rain on us. As it fell it was so hard it made bubbles in the ponds.
It was the drop that made my cup overflow: for 3+ weeks I have walked in snow and icy winds, while at home, in Arctic Norway (!), my companera has enjoyed 15C, calm weather and full spring.
Many pilgrims joined waiting for the Leon bus. Some took the train. Hypothermia was actually a real threay today.
A few souls started out walking, but several returned for the bus.
Taking 2 rest days in Leon. Difficult to write this bc stiff fingers. Right now I don’t want to hear a single word about sunny, warm Spain!
Anyway, the cathedral is as impressible as ever:
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I also went to the Collegiato San Isidoro to look at the Holy Cup/Chalise/Holy Grail today. It is the best object related to the last supper of Jesus. Its gistory goes back +1.500 years when it was found in Egypt. Scientists believe it is the right one: it is a small wooden cup dated back to Roman times, but now encapsulated in plenty of gold and precios srones. Check with mr. Google.
I was not allowed to take a picture. They don, even sell postcards of it.
San Isidoro is dead on the Camino a short while after the Cathedral.
Found a nice cafe, Cafe Victoria, just as tou start walking towards the Cathedral: good blues music and tapas with every glass (2) of tinto. Was also able to dry my hat. Weather is much better in Leon, but still raining.
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No menu del dia today…
The Camino will give you what you need, not necessarily what you want. Go in peace and discover yourself.Oh that cold doesn't sound pleasant. Thanks for the information about Collegiato San Isidoro. I'm a recovering heathen haha and didn't know about this! My spirituality has rekindled the past few years and I can't wait for the Camino to guide me even further!
I expect so!The Camino will give you what you need, not necessarily what you want. Go in peace and discover yourself.
It looks like a lovely day in a lovely garden. Be sure to put on some sunscreen before sunning too much!In Leon I visited the Cathredal. A mixed experience, but I commented it in an inappropriate language. I want to apologise towards @ivar and the mods for that. I was angry and out of line.
I see that this thread is now reopened.
I am in the paroccial albergue in Hospital de Orbigo. A pearl with a fantastic garden:
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Miss you. Carrying your stone.It looks like a lovely day in a lovely garden. Be sure to put on some sunscreen before sunning too much!
You know your body and as you know the Camino will be there when you are ready to come back.Day 27: Hospital de Orbigo-Astorga
First afternoon with rain. Luckily placed inside the municipal albergue.
For you repeat walkers: the donativo stand on this etapa is up and running, in the middle of nowhere, but with new man running the show:
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So on to some other things: I will have to terminate my Camino: I have had problems with one knee for2 weeks, but strong painkillers and med. support bands have helped. But today I realized this is not good: I need X-rays and finding out what this is.
So that,s it folks: my Camino ends here.
I am so sorry, Head Master! Game over, or just a pause until later. I hope we can meet up again once our knees recover.Day 27: Hospital de Orbigo-Astorga
First afternoon with rain. Luckily placed inside the municipal albergue.
For you repeat walkers: the donativo stand on this etapa is up and running, in the middle of nowhere, but with new man running the show:
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So on to some other things: I will have to terminate my Camino: I have had problems with one knee for2 weeks, but strong painkillers and med. support bands have helped. But today I realized this is not good: I need X-rays and finding out what this is.
So that,s it folks: my Camino ends here.
Oh no. I'm sorry you are in pain. Take care of that knee and be proud of your journey!Day 27: Hospital de Orbigo-Astorga
First afternoon with rain. Luckily placed inside the municipal albergue.
For you repeat walkers: the donativo stand on this etapa is up and running, in the middle of nowhere, but with new man running the show:
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So on to some other things: I will have to terminate my Camino: I have had problems with one knee for2 weeks, but strong painkillers and med. support bands have helped. But today I realized this is not good: I need X-rays and finding out what this is.
So that,s it folks: my Camino ends here.
...for now, that is!So that,s it folks: my Camino ends here.
Don’t make it a race. It is a walk. In a way you feel comfortable with. Enjoy. Do not pay too much attention to others. Make it YOUR way.Thank you, Alex, for bringing me along on your journey. I have enjoyed every installment. As I prepare to set off from Pamplona in less than a week, my biggest fear is that my body will, at some point, say no.
Good luck and good healing to you.
I will dream of this stone and northern lights and midnight sun; perhaps one day I’ll be able to visit it in Arctic Norway. I hope you get your knee taken care of. I’m tired of sitting all day and resting mine, but it is slowly feeling better. Maybe I won’t need surgery after all. Big hugs and buy some Hierbas to take home with you.To comfort atleast some of you, it was an easy descision: I felt like knives in my knee now and then, and considered myself lucky to make it into Astorga.
Have now booked a 5h bus ride to Madrid tomorrow morning. I tried the railway station first: unmanned, with an automat that spoke complicated Spanish. When I had entered all required info, it told me there were no trains to Madrid tomorrow.. But there are; the RENFE syStem is simply not rigged for ordinary people, so bus it will be.
Will now book 2 nights in my favorite in Madrid close to Plaza Mayor for sorting out flight changes etc. Time is not an issue.
@kellycolada : sorry i couldn’t leave your stone at Cruz de Ferro. I will instead place it in my private river in Arctic Norway way north of Alaska, where it will see wild salmons, Northern Lights and the Midnight sun. Hope it is OK.
Day 27: Hospital de Orbigo-Astorga
First afternoon with rain. Luckily placed inside the municipal albergue.
For you repeat walkers: the donativo stand on this etapa is up and running, in the middle of nowhere, but with new man running the show:
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So on to some other things: I will have to terminate my Camino: I have had problems with one knee for2 weeks, but strong painkillers and med. support bands have helped. But today I realized this is not good: I need X-rays and finding out what this is.
So that,s it folks: my Camino ends here.
Sorry to hear this - reading your accounts have somehow kept me on my own shortened Camino. I hope it is nothing serious. I get my cast off tomorrow! Safe travels.Day 27: Hospital de Orbigo-Astorga
First afternoon with rain. Luckily placed inside the municipal albergue.
For you repeat walkers: the donativo stand on this etapa is up and running, in the middle of nowhere, but with new man running the show:
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So on to some other things: I will have to terminate my Camino: I have had problems with one knee for2 weeks, but strong painkillers and med. support bands have helped. But today I realized this is not good: I need X-rays and finding out what this is.
So that,s it folks: my Camino ends here.
No pain, no gain.Don’t make it a race. It is a walk. In a way you feel comfortable with. Enjoy. Do not pay too much attention to others. Make it YOUR way.
BUEN CAMINO!
Haha...This has probably gotten more people in trouble on the camino than any other three words.No pain, no gain.
Yes, this comment was part of an inside joke, but I certainly understand how this concept can get people into trouble. I had to end my own Camino ten days ago due to pain in my knee. Alexwalker has made the right choice to postpone this Camino until another time.Haha...This has probably gotten more people in trouble on the camino than any other three words.
Pain is inevitable on the camino.
But some of us know the results of trying to push past it.
Not pretty.
Very wise to pause, Alex. It's quite a letting go but when you take care of injuries, there can be buen caminos in the future.
Yes, this comment was part of an inside joke
Gracias!I thought so. Hence the haha.
May your knees mend well!!
Both wise, so you will not ruin yourselves for future caminos.
Alex,Gracias!
I am now sitting in front of the church of Santiago in Madrid, where the Camino Madrid is beginning:
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Appropriately placed on the Plaza de Santiago, Calle de Santiago, just some 200 m from Plaza Mayor. My knees are sending me strong messages on NOT start walking it now…
Isn’t it a good feeling to have made the correct decision ..Gracias!
I am now sitting in front of the church of Santiago in Madrid, where the Camino Madrid is beginning:
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Appropriately placed on the Plaza de Santiago, Calle de Santiago, just some 200 m from Plaza Mayor. My knees are sending me strong messages on NOT start walking it now…
You are so completely right. I can walk rather normal now without a pack, but my knee is sending me warnings that i must not change my decision…Isn’t it a good feeling to have made the correct decision ..
While you have been partaking of a cerveza at the start point of the Camino Madrid / I had just got through the arrival queues for non-EU passengers at the airport and not wanting to miss my bus to Ávila ., opted to take a taxi to Estación Sur. Fare is still fixed at 30 euros.
As I watched the Madrid countryside coming in ‘ my mind drifted to walking out from Madrid in 2018 / on the CdM.. with great compañeros- great memories.
Past memories take on more warmth as the years move on.
You will look back in this one Alex … knowing you’ve saved yourself damage to knees and will be back another day.
Buen camino.
Annie
Thanks for the photos of the Church of Santiago in Madrid, now I know what to look out for when I start the Camino de Madrid in June.Gracias!
I am now sitting in front of the church of Santiago in Madrid, where the Camino Madrid is beginning:
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Appropriately placed on the Plaza de Santiago, Calle de Santiago, just some 200 m from Plaza Mayor. My knees are sending me strong messages on NOT start walking it now…
Yes, now you have the street name and the plaza name. Just walk through the Plaza Mayor and find the Calle de Santiago: After 150-200 m north/west along that street, you are in the Plaza de Santiago, where the church is. It is really easy.Thanks for the photos of the Church of Santiago in Madrid, now I know what to look out for when I start the Camino de Madrid in June.
Thanks Alex... Nothing beats first hand knowledge (and accompanying photos) from somebody on the ground... Enjoy your relaxing time in Madrid.Yes, now you have the street name and the plaza name. Just walk through the Plaza Mayor and find the Calle de Santiago: After 150-200 m north/west along that street, you are in the Plaza de Santiago, where the church is. It is really easy.
However, i walked around the block but couldn’t see any yellow arrows. But your guidebook/app is surely more observant than this old retired guy…
That’s because the arrows start up at the Plaza Castilla.However, i walked around the block but couldn’t see any yellow arrows. But your guidebook/app is surely more observant than this old retired guy…
As i said about another person: the only thing that is keeping me alive is the hope of dying.Alex,
Goodness! What an ordeal!
Are you in a comfortable place now? Have you proper medication for low blood pressure? Is there anyone near who can help you? Will you still fly back from Barcelona on the 4th? Do take care.
God tur hjem og god bedring!As i said about another person: the only thing that is keeping me alive is the hope of dying.
But seriously, this is a condition that needs further analysis: will do when I get home. Safely installed now for the rest of the journey.
You are SO kind, Margareth!
So sorry to read this. Guess this wasn't our year to get to Santiago - see you next year!Sh*t happens. I have a slight problem with my blood pressure: when it goes low I fall over. Well yesterday afternoon it disappeared completely. I dropped like dead into the street/pavement.
Result: 8 hours at the hospital, 11 stiches in my forehead, and the bluest eye in all of Southern Europe. And my knee is not improving much either.
Right now I feel that the best for me is to get home to my cottage, firing up the stove (it is of course snowing there) and sit and hope for a swift and unsuspected death to arrive mercifully.
I shall not post photos of my face since children may read this.
We just have to accept life. It is what it is. But I don’t like it everyday…So sorry to read this. Guess this wasn't our year to get to Santiago - see you next year!
Palma
Sh*t happens. I have a slight problem with my blood pressure: when it goes low I fall over. Well yesterday afternoon it disappeared completely. I dropped like dead into the street/pavement.
Result: 8 hours at the hospital, 11 stiches in my forehead, and the bluest eye in all of Southern Europe. And my knee is not improving much either.
Right now I feel that the best for me is to get home to my cottage, firing up the stove (it is of course snowing there) and sit and hope for a swift and unsuspected death to arrive mercifully.
I shall not post photos of my face since children may read this.
Hang in there Alex, this too shall pass
I have had to adjust to my new reality too, no more long distance or mountain hikes but I still enjoy a bit of flat walking and at the end of the day it's good to be alive. It always seems worse when you are in the middle of it.
Sh*t happens. I have a slight problem with my blood pressure: when it goes low I fall over. Well yesterday afternoon it disappeared completely. I dropped like dead into the street/pavement.
Result: 8 hours at the hospital, 11 stiches in my forehead, and the bluest eye in all of Southern Europe. And my knee is not improving much either.
Right now I feel that the best for me is to get home to my cottage, firing up the stove (it is of course snowing there) and sit and hope for a swift and unsuspected death to arrive mercifully.
I shall not post photos of my face since children may read this.
Oh my goodness, Alex.Result: 8 hours at the hospital, 11 stiches in my forehead, and the bluest eye in all of Southern Europe
So sorry to hear this, Alex! Are you still in Alicante or are you in Barcelona? I wish I had been there to catch you!Sh*t happens. I have a slight problem with my blood pressure: when it goes low I fall over. Well yesterday afternoon it disappeared completely. I dropped like dead into the street/pavement.
Result: 8 hours at the hospital, 11 stiches in my forehead, and the bluest eye in all of Southern Europe. And my knee is not improving much either.
Right now I feel that the best for me is to get home to my cottage, firing up the stove (it is of course snowing there) and sit and hope for a swift and unsuspected death to arrive mercifully.
I shall not post photos of my face since children may read this.
Yes, do get home and get this figured out.So sorry to hear this, Alex! Are you still in Alicante or are you in Barcelona? I wish I had been there to catch you!
Hi Alex - So sorry to hear about your accident. Are you still in Alicante? Richard and I are here tonight. We start our Ruta de La Lana tomorrow. We’d love to meet up if you feel well enough. Eileen xxStatus: feeling dizzy, slight headache, no appetite. Surely brain concussion. Miss my own bed and everything at home now… walked 3 kms on the Camino Sureste this morning. Here is its starting point:
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Would have liked that, but headed for Barcelona this morning. Preparing my return home.Hi Alex - So sorry to hear about your accident. Are you still in Alicante? Richard and I are here tonight. We start our Ruta de La Lana tomorrow. We’d love to meet up if you feel well enough. Eileen xx
Sorry to have missed you Alex. Hope all goes well with your journey home and your recovery. Hasta la proxima vez.Would have liked that, but headed for Barcelona this morning. Preparing my return home.
Buen Camino!
God bedring! Welcome home to arctic Norway. Still snow here.Sh*t happens. I have a slight problem with my blood pressure: when it goes low I fall over. Well yesterday afternoon it disappeared completely. I dropped like dead into the street/pavement.
Result: 8 hours at the hospital, 11 stiches in my forehead, and the bluest eye in all of Southern Europe. And my knee is not improving much either.
Right now I feel that the best for me is to get home to my cottage, firing up the stove (it is of course snowing there) and sit and hope for a swift and unsuspected death to arrive mercifully.
I shall not post photos of my face since children may read this.
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