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Wasn’t the priest’s albergue open?Hostal Extremadura. The bathroom is to small to move in. I do not recommend this place. It was built for a child.
My experience too. It wasn't terrible, but neither would I recommend it.I stayed in the Extremadura years ago and it was freezing and pretty dirty. But cheap.
Hi Joe, It was so nice to meet you at the Ibaneta pass in April 2017, then that same summer with Laurie at Starved Rock. I look forward to following your journey...you are a very fast walker and pack in many kilometers per day! I hear you left all the ladies in the dust last spring!In Santiponce, 90 minute walk. Go to river cross bridge head north and stay to right side. Markings on trees and sign post. Leaving Camas stay to left of roundabout. Then a straight shot to Santiponce through a light commercial area.
Hi Joe, It was so nice to meet you at the Ibaneta pass in April 2017, then that same summer with Laurie at Starved Rock. I look forward to following your journey...you are a very fast walker and pack in many kilometers per day! I hear you left all the ladies in the dust last spring!
I know, it always sounds like Laurie has boundless energy...but then she loves using elipticals at hotels when she travels. I like avoiding those gyms at all costs even though I walk by them with guilt...after all, I'm on vacation!Chris, I remember you also. We should get together with Laurie and walk again sometime.
The gaggle walked slowly. Keeping up with Laurie in very different.
Ok, Joe, when you get to Mérida, it will really be a test of your no-tourism approach to your camino. Can you really walk through Mérida without visiting the Roman theater or the Moorish castle? You will have to walk across the Roman bridge at least.
Oh, I love Mérida!! So glad you have so much time to enjoy.The walk this morning was very short 15km's. You start on the highway for 4 km's, then through some pasture and finally the approach to Merida. Not a great walk. Very much like the entrance to most bigger cities.
You cross the pedestrian bridge and you you are at the Alcazaba. As you suggested Laurie I bought my pass there, no line. He said, half price only applied to Europeans but since I was a Peregrino and Jubilado he only charged € 7.50
It was to early, 10:00, to check in. To my surprise the Roman theatre and museum were very close by. The receptionist said, I would have to pay €3 for the museum. Again they just asked where I was from and entry was free. I must look needy.
I spent 2 1/2 hours at the theatre and museum. Checked into hotel, small but luxurious by Camino standards.
Now it is shower, rest, eat and explore.
So did I, hope to be back!Oh, I love Mérida!! So glad you have so much time to enjoy.
Today,,,, day out of Seville,,, maybe 16/ 18 on the way,,,, so yes is getting busierI am surprised at the low numbers, I thought this was boom time on the Vdlp! I passed by the albergue in Valdesalor last year and it really looked quite nice. I remember that before the albergue opened, peregrinos used to sleep in the town hall on mats on the floor. Once I walked by, and you could see the Spanish flag waving in the wind from the balcony of the town hall surrounded by lots of clothing drying on lines.
BTW, Valdesalor is one of those weird “manufactured towns.” By that I mean that back in the 50s and 60s Franco thought it would be a good idea to bring people from the countryside and congregate them in larger urban areas. This town was established in 1963 by the National Institute of Colonization (an agency that I assume is now out of existence). That’s why the town may feel kind of inorganic, but by now, so many years later, it seems to have developed something of a real personality.
Will you walk on through Cáceres tomorrow? Enjoying your posts, Joe!
Hi JoeThe road from Aljucen to Alcuescar is long but beautiful. Wildflowers in Abundance everywhere. Bring lots of water. Staying a Misericordia. Simple but perfect for me.
Hi Joe
Following along with you... you seem to be making a decision as the day progresses as to where you’ll park for the night. ?
Are you finding you’re able to walk in and find a bed most nights? I.e. you haven’t needed to phone ahead for a booking ?
I’m just wondering for how long the pilgrim numbers will remain quiet .. possibly April 1?
Buen Camino
Annie
Hi Joe, It was so nice to meet you at the Ibaneta pass in April 2017, then that same summer with Laurie at Starved Rock. I look forward to following your journey...you are a very fast walker and pack in many kilometers per day! I hear you left all the ladies in the dust last spring!
Such a turnaround in the weather from last month. .. brrrr. I’m heading to Sevilla now (atm waiting for flight at Madrid ). Cold and wet outside Madrid airport too. But keep reading about needing reflective umbrellas to keep the heat off ??!This morning, my last day, I am welcomed by snow.View attachment 54403
Such a turnaround in the weather from last month. .. brrrr. I’m heading to Sevilla now (atm waiting for flight at Madrid ). Cold and wet outside Madrid airport too. But keep reading about needing reflective umbrellas to keep the heat off ??!
Annie
Thanks JoeWhat a difference 2 weeks makes. It looks as if you will be getting cooler, wet weather.
I wish you good weather and Buen Camino. I hope my comments have been helpful.
Ultreya,
Joe
Thanks Joe
Sitting in a quiet garden in Sevilla now.
Slight breeze, 15c degrees and sunny.. very peaceful spot (non touristy ) called ‘ Jardin de la Cartuga’. Forecast for Seville looks like ‘could be’ rain for next 3 days. I was tempted to leave poncho at home .. but tossed it in at last minute.
Tks for your posts Joe.
Annie
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