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Did they give you the pilgrim discount?I started my Camino yesterday from Church of Santiago and Saint John the Baptist and you can obtain a credential there. I walked to Fuencarral in on and off rain. I used the Buen Camino App to find my way which made the walk easier through the streets. The walk is along city streets and I caught the metro back to my acc. Yesterday afternoon I went to the Cathedral to get a stamp and thanks to a very helpful security guard I obtained it.
Today I caught the metro back to Fuencarral and started walking from there. Once I saw my first arrow there were plenty to keep me on track. The views all around are beautiful and those mountains up ahead look a bit daunting but Nick ( jungle boy) ahead of me made them seem a bit easier than my imaginings.
I had a laugh this afternoon. I’m staying at the exe Tres Cantos hotel which was the only one I could get being a Saturday night and I walked in and went up to the desk and said I had a booking and his reply was “you have a booking here!!” as if he was surprised and I said “yes I do” so he looked and found it and he took my money and gave a key to a very luxurious room and in I went and there I saw myself in the mirror a 67year old woman with grey hair sticking up and backpack and I did look like something the cat would have dragged in as my mother would have said. No wonder the poor man was surprised that I was staying in this up market hotel looking like that when all his other guests are very well dressed.I’m going to enjoy my luxury because there won’t be anymore.
Colmenar Viejo tomorrow.
Buen Camino judy.
Buen Camino! You're really on your way now. And I agree, it's really encouraging to get jungleboy-Nick's previews of what's ahead.I started my Camino yesterday from Church of Santiago and Saint John the Baptist and you can obtain a credential there. I walked to Fuencarral in on and off rain. I used the Buen Camino App to find my way which made the walk easier through the streets. The walk is along city streets and I caught the metro back to my acc. Yesterday afternoon I went to the Cathedral to get a stamp and thanks to a very helpful security guard I obtained it.
Today I caught the metro back to Fuencarral and started walking from there. Once I saw my first arrow there were plenty to keep me on track. The views all around are beautiful and those mountains up ahead look a bit daunting but Nick ( jungle boy) ahead of me made them seem a bit easier than my imaginings.
I had a laugh this afternoon. I’m staying at the exe Tres Cantos hotel which was the only one I could get being a Saturday night and I walked in and went up to the desk and said I had a booking and his reply was “you have a booking here!!” as if he was surprised and I said “yes I do” so he looked and found it and he took my money and gave a key to a very luxurious room and in I went and there I saw myself in the mirror a 67year old woman with grey hair sticking up and backpack and I did look like something the cat would have dragged in as my mother would have said. No wonder the poor man was surprised that I was staying in this up market hotel looking like that when all his other guests are very well dressed.I’m going to enjoy my luxury because there won’t be anymore.
Colmenar Viejo tomorrow.
Buen Camino judy.
When I check into a hotel looking the same I wish I had an American Express Card just like the commercials.I started my Camino yesterday from Church of Santiago and Saint John the Baptist and you can obtain a credential there. I walked to Fuencarral in on and off rain. I used the Buen Camino App to find my way which made the walk easier through the streets. The walk is along city streets and I caught the metro back to my acc. Yesterday afternoon I went to the Cathedral to get a stamp and thanks to a very helpful security guard I obtained it.
Today I caught the metro back to Fuencarral and started walking from there. Once I saw my first arrow there were plenty to keep me on track. The views all around are beautiful and those mountains up ahead look a bit daunting but Nick ( jungle boy) ahead of me made them seem a bit easier than my imaginings.
I had a laugh this afternoon. I’m staying at the exe Tres Cantos hotel which was the only one I could get being a Saturday night and I walked in and went up to the desk and said I had a booking and his reply was “you have a booking here!!” as if he was surprised and I said “yes I do” so he looked and found it and he took my money and gave a key to a very luxurious room and in I went and there I saw myself in the mirror a 67year old woman with grey hair sticking up and backpack and I did look like something the cat would have dragged in as my mother would have said. No wonder the poor man was surprised that I was staying in this up market hotel looking like that when all his other guests are very well dressed.I’m going to enjoy my luxury because there won’t be anymore.
Colmenar Viejo tomorrow.
Buen Camino judy.
Judy, this is how much (or little!) snow was on the southern (sunny) side of the mountains on Tuesday, taken from just outside Manzanares el Real.
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We crossed the mountains on Thursday, and after the snowfall on Friday there is much, much more snow on the northern side. I’d be interested in knowing how much snow there is now on the southern side.
@jpflavin sent me this PM yesterday from Madrid as he is heading home:
The snow in the mountains around Segovia is incredible. I imagine the Cercedilla to Segovia route is almost impassible.
Yes I saw them flying around and. Oming to their nest Nick while was waiting for mass to finish so I could go and get a stamp.Enjoy the storks at the church in Colmenar Viejo!
What for Alan?Did they give you the pilgrim discount?
Nick I have no bearing as to what is north and south here. All I can say is as I walked towards Tres Cantos yesterday and Colmenar Viejo today I could see snow falling behind Colmenar Viejo asbi walked towards it. I will try a post a photo.Judy, this is how much (or little!) snow was on the southern (sunny) side of the mountains on Tuesday, taken from just outside Manzanares el Real.
View attachment 54539
We crossed the mountains on Thursday, and after the snowfall on Friday there is much, much more snow on the northern side. I’d be interested in knowing how much snow there is now on the southern side.
Enjoy your walk! I did it last May/June.I started my Camino yesterday from Church of Santiago and Saint John the Baptist and you can obtain a credential there. I walked to Fuencarral in on and off rain. I used the Buen Camino App to find my way which made the walk easier through the streets. The walk is along city streets and I caught the metro back to my acc. Yesterday afternoon I went to the Cathedral to get a stamp and thanks to a very helpful security guard I obtained it.
Today I caught the metro back to Fuencarral and started walking from there. Once I saw my first arrow there were plenty to keep me on track. The views all around are beautiful and those mountains up ahead look a bit daunting but Nick ( jungle boy) ahead of me made them seem a bit easier than my imaginings.
I had a laugh this afternoon. I’m staying at the exe Tres Cantos hotel which was the only one I could get being a Saturday night and I walked in and went up to the desk and said I had a booking and his reply was “you have a booking here!!” as if he was surprised and I said “yes I do” so he looked and found it and he took my money and gave a key to a very luxurious room and in I went and there I saw myself in the mirror a 67year old woman with grey hair sticking up and backpack and I did look like something the cat would have dragged in as my mother would have said. No wonder the poor man was surprised that I was staying in this up market hotel looking like that when all his other guests are very well dressed.I’m going to enjoy my luxury because there won’t be anymore.
Colmenar Viejo tomorrow.
Buen Camino judy.
The ridge on the photo is called Cuerda Larga (CL) The highest point is Cabeza de Hierro Mayor 2381 mts.Judy, this is how much (or little!) snow was on the southern (sunny) side of the mountains on Tuesday, taken from just outside Manzanares el Real.
View attachment 54539
We crossed the mountains on Thursday, and after the snowfall on Friday there is much, much more snow on the northern side. I’d be interested in knowing how much snow there is now on the southern side.
Say hi to Ray and Rosa from Gitti and Jenny from New Zealand.I’m in Colmenar Viejo tonight staying in Hostal El Chiscon and it’s raining.
Today was a lovely day for walking all in sunshine and no threatening rain but I could see snow falling behind Colmenar. Once I was away from Tres Cantos and had walked down into an old dried up river bed with a creek flowing through parts of it the wind dropped and it was warm. Then came the crossings 6/7 I lost count after a while. I to had cross the first couple by stepping over on the blocks that had been placed on the edge of the causeway and that was easy enough. Then the next few there was no water over them which was good. Then came the ones where the blocks were higher and wider apart and with my short legs and trying to keep my balance I decided not to chance it and instead I walked through the water it looked shallow enough and I thought it better to have wet feet than fall and all was well my feet came out dry. The thing that I really have noticed on this walk is the amount of bird life, coming from Australia where we have so many birds I was surprised that on my other Caminos I did not hear birds at all except for cookoos and storks and what I thought may have been the Spanish version of a magpie. All in all it was just a lovely walk in the country side and my feet fared better today with no tarmac except in the towns.
Tomorrow Manzanares el Real to stay with Ray and Rosa. You know Rosa even messaged me today asking what foods I didn’t like, how kind is that.
Buen Camino judy.
I’m in Colmenar Viejo tonight staying in Hostal El Chiscon and it’s raining.
Today was a lovely day for walking all in sunshine and no threatening rain but I could see snow falling behind Colmenar. Once I was away from Tres Cantos and had walked down into an old dried up river bed with a creek flowing through parts of it the wind dropped and it was warm. Then came the crossings 6/7 I lost count after a while. I to had cross the first couple by stepping over on the blocks that had been placed on the edge of the causeway and that was easy enough. Then the next few there was no water over them which was good. Then came the ones where the blocks were higher and wider apart and with my short legs and trying to keep my balance I decided not to chance it and instead I walked through the water it looked shallow enough and I thought it better to have wet feet than fall and all was well my feet came out dry. The thing that I really have noticed on this walk is the amount of bird life, coming from Australia where we have so many birds I was surprised that on my other Caminos I did not hear birds at all except for cookoos and storks and what I thought may have been the Spanish version of a magpie. All in all it was just a lovely walk in the country side and my feet fared better today with no tarmac except in the towns.
Tomorrow Manzanares el Real to stay with Ray and Rosa. You know Rosa even messaged me today asking what foods I didn’t like, how kind is that.
Buen Camino judy.
Oh definitely, there’s a ton of snow on the northern side of the mountains which we can still see behind us while we walk. In Segovia more than one person said to us something like, ‘It didn’t snow all winter and now that we’ve switched to short sleeves, here it is!’ Although apart from some brief sleet yesterday morning, it hasn’t snowed on us since Friday.
Following and loving your posts,Judy. Just a question, since its a short day to Manzanares ,do you have to wait until 5 to be picked up by Rosa or is it feasible to walk to her Albergue?
Heather
I hope to see you. I'll be starting from Madrid on April 25th.Thanks Judy. I will start this Camino on April 26th. So, I am interested in your experience. Buen Camino.
Hi Gitti, Rosa and Ray where delighted to hear your hi and said to say hi back.Say hi to Ray and Rosa from Gitti and Jenny from New Zealand.
Hi Heather, I sent her a message when I arrived at about 1pm and she said Ray would be a little while and to go into town and have some lunch and then I just sat in the sun waiting and Nick is right it a lovely friendly home away from home. judy.Following and loving your posts,Judy. Just a question, since its a short day to Manzanares ,do you have to wait until 5 to be picked up by Rosa or is it feasible to walk to her Albergue?
Heather
HOW in the world could anyone’s account of the Camino de Madrid be considered boring?! Loving your posts, Judy. Buen camino, LaurieI stayed at Ray and Rosa’s on Monday night and two other ladies arrived and they are both forum members. Sofie from France her forum name is Cozumel and Christine from NZ and her forum name is cross6011 and they are great company. We had a great stay with Ray and Rosa it is not to be missed. The days walk to Manzanares was lovely through country lanes with lots of animals and bird song all the way and the view over Manzanares and the mountains behind the town is beautiful as you walk in. I walked with the ladies yesterday (Tuesday) as far as Mataelpino and they walked all the way to Cercedilla in rain and then it started to snow and they said it was hard walking. We are all together now in Segovia and we will visit La Granja tomorrow morning by bus and then start walking from Segovia tomorrow afternoon. It was great to meet up with them because I expected to be alone.
When I went ahead on the train to Segovia there were 3 other pilgrims and two children on the train all from Australia and we all had lunch together when we arrived, what’s the chances of six Aussies jumping on a train together half way around the world. One of the men said he was also a forum member. Just a bit of chatty news I hope I’m not boring you all, judy.
Goodness! So many people! Last June we only saw 6 or soHOW in the world could anyone’s account of the Camino de Madrid be considered boring?! Loving your posts, Judy. Buen camino, Laurie
Hi Albertagirl, I first emailed them at the end of February and Rosa said to contact her a few days before I was due to arrive, which I did again by email. I messaged (she uses WhatsApp) her again the day I was due to arrive and she told me where to wait and a little map of the area and that is where the others waited but she told me to go into town because Ray was busy for awhile and I had lunch and he pick me up in town. She has it all organized very well, you will have no problems.For those who have recently stayed with Ray y Rosa, How long ahead did you contact them to arrange to stay with them? I am walking in the fall and have put their contact information on my phone, but I am unsure as to when would be the best time to get in touch, to have a better chance to be able to stay there. From a photo, their little albergue looks delightful and everything I have read suggests that it is not to be missed.
For those who have recently stayed with Ray y Rosa, How long ahead did you contact them to arrange to stay with them?
No haven't stayed at Olmedo.Hi, This morning we had a change of plans and we decided not to go to La Granja.
We walked out of Sergovia in fog and it was very cold. We stopped at Zamarramala for drinks and we were told that 3 pilgrims had walked through earlier. The fog cleared off and it was a lovely day for walking , the sun came out and there were very few clouds. The walk was through farm country lanes with green crops everywhere. We stopped at Valseca to have a rest and the church was open so we had a look inside and Christine had a nice chat with the priest. It’s a nice church not to ornate. We arrived in Los Huertos and I decided to stay here and there is a great Albergue that was opened in 2016, has four beds, is very clean and I’m the only one here. There is a bar in town that opens at five. The other peregrinas are on a shorter time frame than me and needed to go further. I am 2 days ahead now because I caught the train to Sergovia and I have 2 nights booked at Valladolid over Easter so I have to take my time, which is good for my toes. It was mentioned on the forum that there is the small village of Olmedo on a hill to the left before Alcazaren that looks nice but not on the Camino. I thought I could go over there for a night and have a look around. Has anyone stayed there?
Buen Camino judy.
Hello to all forum members. You can call us the same day because we usually stay at home. But if you want to be calm it is advisable to tell us with a couple of days. There are Pilgrims who reserve with much more time, but It is not necessaryFor those who have recently stayed with Ray y Rosa, How long ahead did you contact them to arrange to stay with them? I am walking in the fall and have put their contact information on my phone, but I am unsure as to when would be the best time to get in touch, to have a better chance to be able to stay there. From a photo, their little albergue looks delightful and everything I have read suggests that it is not to be missed.
Gracias. Hope to see you next year.Hello to all forum members. You can call us the same day because we usually stay at home. But if you want to be calm it is advisable to tell us with a couple of days. There are Pilgrims who reserve with much more time, but It is not necessary
Buen Camino.
Hi, the walk to Nava de la Asunción was through the pine forest and I thought it was never ending. I can’t say I liked it and I was pleased to reach Nava.
Oh, Nick don’t tell that.I hope you can find a way to make your peace with the pine forests because there’s a lot more to come over the next few days!
I love walking on pine needles, but can I cycle on the sandy path??Oh, Nick don’t tell that.
Hello to all forum members. You can call us the same day because we usually stay at home. But if you want to be calm it is advisable to tell us with a couple of days. There are Pilgrims who reserve with much more time, but It is not necessary
Buen Camino.
Hello to all forum members. You can call us the same day because we usually stay at home. But if you want to be calm it is advisable to tell us with a couple of days. There are Pilgrims who reserve with much more time, but It is not necessary
Buen Camino.
I am delighted to hear that the albergue at Santervas is open. I had heard that it was closed April 1, and was anticipating a 30 km walk from Villalon to Grajal de Campos.Cuenca to Santervas de Campos.
Todays walk is again a walk through farmland along dirt lanes and into Villalon de Campos for some breakfast at the bar straight in front of you when you walk through the plaza. To the left down the street when looking at the bar you will find a Pasteleria on the left and a small shop opposite. On we walked with another 8 kms to Fontihoyuelo where we found a nice spot next to the church with some seats to have our lunch and lie down on and after resting it was another 8 kms to Santervas. Once again it was great to walk into town and know we were finished walking for the day. We found the albergue and no ringing around although I don’t have to worry about that anymore because Christine has some Spanish and it makes
my life easier, thanks Christine. The hopitalerio was on hand to open the door to this great albergue. The building has been restored very well with great attention to detail. There are two rooms with beds, we had the small room with 4 beds and our own ensuite, it could be a bit small if there were 4 in there. There is a larger room with maybe 20 beds and a lovely room with some old details. It is donation now that volunteers are running it and breakfast is included. Depending on who is volunteering you might get a communal dinner. The bar is next door but they had no food when we were there,we had our own.
Buen Camino judy.
Someone maybe able to tell me are these water towers?
Villalon
The long flat roads.
I am delighted to hear that the albergue at Santervas is open. I had heard that it was closed April 1, and was anticipating a 30 km walk from Villalon to Grajal de Campos.
I am going through in mid October, so I guess I can't count on it being open. I can see that I shall have to carry food at all times on the Madrid.There was a roster of volunteer hospitaleros on the wall - only a couple of weeks between now and September / October not covered, so it should be fine for when you walk through. Take food, just in case
Hi Albertagirl, there is a roster up in the kitchen showing names of the volunteers so it looks as if they are organised up until Xmas.I am delighted to hear that the albergue at Santervas is open. I had heard that it was closed April 1, and was anticipating a 30 km walk from Villalon to Grajal de Campos.
Hi again, when you walk through Ray and Rosa May have the up to date information that you need.Hi Albertagirl, there is a roster up in the kitchen showing names of the volunteers so it looks as if they are organised up until Xmas.
Hi Nick, your visiting a beautiful part of OZ have a great trip.Congratulations on finishing the Camino de Madrid! It feels like weeks and weeks ago that we were walking but it’s only been 10 days. I met a Spanish woman on the Great Ocean Road a couple of days ago and told her a bit about it!
Hi, you have received these posts all in the one day as Christine and I caught the train to Leon yesterday and Christine has gone
onto Oviedo to walk the Primitivo and I’m snuggled up against the cold in Leon. I was going to walk onto Santiago but then had second thoughts and felt like going home to rest these injured toes but lying here resting maybe I’ve got my second wind and my thoughts are just walk on and see what happens. Friday morning I will walk on.
Buen Camino to all the walkers who are doing the Madrid Camino, I hope you enjoy it. judy
PS I imagine it would be a hot walk in the warm weather. There is no shade or very little in some stages so take plenty of water.
Hi, This morning we had a change of plans and we decided not to go to La Granja.
We walked out of Sergovia in fog and it was very cold. We stopped at Zamarramala for drinks and we were told that 3 pilgrims had walked through earlier. The fog cleared off and it was a lovely day for walking , the sun came out and there were very few clouds. The walk was through farm country lanes with green crops everywhere. We stopped at Valseca to have a rest and the church was open so we had a look inside and Christine had a nice chat with the priest. It’s a nice church not to ornate. We arrived in Los Huertos and I decided to stay here and there is a great Albergue that was opened in 2016, has four beds, is very clean and I’m the only one here. There is a bar in town that opens at five. The other peregrinas are on a shorter time frame than me and needed to go further. I am 2 days ahead now because I caught the train to Sergovia and I have 2 nights booked at Valladolid over Easter so I have to take my time, which is good for my toes. It was mentioned on the forum that there is the small village of Olmedo on a hill to the left before Alcazaren that looks nice but not on the Camino. I thought I could go over there for a night and have a look around. Has anyone stayed there?
Buen Camino judy.
Hi Tuula, it’s great to hear from you and to know where you are. I wondered where you went after the Madrid camino.I have just discovered your posts while sitting at the Santiago airport and waiting for my flight. It was such a pleasure meeting you on the trail. Further more, your posts have just allowed me to relive the joys of Camino Madrid.
I arrived at Sahagún on Saturday and took the train to León. This allowed me to experience the León Easter Sunday morning procesión, which was spectacular. From there I proceeded to Ferrol and walked the Camino Inglés over the past 5 days.
I wish you all the best on your travels. Buen Camino, Judy.
Kind regards, Tuula
Hi Chito,Hi, I will be leaving Segovia on Tuesday morning and would like to stay in Los Huertos. You indicated that there is a nice new albegue with 4 beds. I'm not seeing that in any literature. Do you happen to know the name and or phone number? Where do you think I could just show up? Thank you,
Not at all. I can hardly remember few villages that has no shop or bar/restaurant....I can see that I shall have to carry food at all times on the Madrid.
Thank you Judy. I am actually here this evening and there are yellow arrows when you come into town One Direction is the Camino the other is a yellow arrow with an A that led me directly to the albergue. Fortunately like you the lady came out of nowhere and got me oriented. Also like you I'm the only one in the albergue this evening. Unfortunately the internet is not working there so I'm sitting in the bar. It's a lovely town with lovely people. Thanks again for all your help. JosephHi Chito,
Your right I just looked at the guide book and there is nothing about the albergue.
We walked down a little into town and kept walking straight and there was a little area in front of us with maybe a monument and there was a building facing us and a street on the right of the building. We walked up that street and I think we took the first street to the right and on the next right corner a lady came out of the building to do something and she just happened to be the hospitalaria and sent us to the albergue. Which was a left hand turn at that corner and another right and the albergue is the second building from the corner on your left. It has a metal railing along the front of it and a short metal gate. There is a small plaza on your left and a building opposite the plaza with flags flying if you walk past them you’ve gone to far. Turn right before the plaza and flag building. The phone number might be at the front door I can’t remember because we didn’t have to ring. That’s very long winded, I hope it has helped.
I will put a picture up of the albergue. It’s the brown building
The other photo is the building with the flags, turn right before it.
Buen Camino Judy.
Thank you BP. I'm actually here at the albergue a this evening and it worked out very well. It's very modern and clean and I'm the only pilgrim. Buen Camino to youHi Joseph I am in Segovia to night and tomorrow I will take the bus to Santa Maria La Real for several reasons. No walking tomorrow. I printed a document before leaving and it mentions the albergue municipal in Los Huertos : ayuntamiento 921 490 576.
I also found it on gronze.com it’s called Alberge Virgin de Las Vegas opened in 2017 and they propose the same telephone number. On the way to Segovia today 1 French couple but they are walking long again tomorrow to Santa Maria. A German lady called Célinia, and 5 Spanish guys. I don’t think you will have a problem because it is only four beds, but try to call tomorrow morning when the ayuntamiento is open.
I hope this helps
Buen camino
I have just discovered your posts while sitting at the Santiago airport and waiting for my flight. It was such a pleasure meeting you on the trail. Further more, your posts have just allowed me to relive the joys of Camino Madrid.
I arrived at Sahagún on Saturday and took the train to León. This allowed me to experience the León Easter Sunday morning procesión, which was spectacular. From there I proceeded to Ferrol and walked the Camino Inglés over the past 5 days.
I wish you all the best on your travels. Buen Camino, Judy.
Kind regards, Tuula
I was let in to the albergue by a decorator who was busy on the outside , he said the man with the key would come after lunch , he had not come by the next morning & so left the money & locked up . The people in the bar were friendly enough & quite helpful , Buen caminoHi,
I walked to Castromonte today. The walk out of Penaflor was down hill and up hill again and onto flat farmland, it was an easy walk and I was there early because it was only 10kms if I had gone on it would have been 24 kms. I had trouble getting the key, I rang but my Spanish is not good enough and the person on the other end hung up. I went up to the bar and the lady sent me a up the road where I found a couple of locals who wanted to help and the man with the key was found. It was another great albergue a big kitchen, 20 beds and just me. There is a shop that is open of a morning on a back street that a man kindly took me to, it’s quite out of the way. There is no food in the only bar in town and no smiles at the bar either.
Buen Camino
The albergue in Castromonte
Photos of the days walk.
Thank you for the recommendations. Much appreciated. Congratulations on completing your Camino. Wishing you well on the next part of your journey wherever that might lead you.Hello Joseph
I just completed Camino de Madrid in Sahagún. Regarding the last alberges I was in : Peñaflor, muy bien. Medina de Rio Seco en el conviento: donatiivo and muy limpio, 2 dormitories. Cuenca de Campos muy bien 3 dormitories good restaurant LaTata closed on Monday and Tuesday nights. Santervás de Campos excellent alberge with a couple of hospitaleros very friendly. They provide comida at 2:30 and cena at 8:30. All donativo . A must ! In addition the village has a museum dedicated to Ponce de Leon a local who was part of the second journey of Christopher Columbus and who discovered Carribean islands. Not to be missed either Now, in Sahagún. In 5 minutes I saw many more pilgrims than in the last 12 days..... Buen Camino
Thank you Judy. You brought tears to my eyes as I read this. What a wonderful experience. Due to a foot injury I may have to cancel my 3rd Camino in September. Can you make room for me in your backpack.I started my Camino yesterday from Church of Santiago and Saint John the Baptist and you can obtain a credential there. I walked to Fuencarral in on and off rain. I used the Buen Camino App to find my way which made the walk easier through the streets. The walk is along city streets and I caught the metro back to my acc. Yesterday afternoon I went to the Cathedral to get a stamp and thanks to a very helpful security guard I obtained it.
Today I caught the metro back to Fuencarral and started walking from there. Once I saw my first arrow there were plenty to keep me on track. The views all around are beautiful and those mountains up ahead look a bit daunting but Nick ( jungle boy) ahead of me made them seem a bit easier than my imaginings.
I had a laugh this afternoon. I’m staying at the exe Tres Cantos hotel which was the only one I could get being a Saturday night and I walked in and went up to the desk and said I had a booking and his reply was “you have a booking here!!” as if he was surprised and I said “yes I do” so he looked and found it and he took my money and gave a key to a very luxurious room and in I went and there I saw myself in the mirror a 67year old woman with grey hair sticking up and backpack and I did look like something the cat would have dragged in as my mother would have said. No wonder the poor man was surprised that I was staying in this up market hotel looking like that when all his other guests are very well dressed.I’m going to enjoy my luxury because there won’t be anymore.
Colmenar Viejo tomorrow.
Buen Camino judy.
Judy walked over 2 years ago, and hasn't been on the forum for almost that long.Thank you Judy. You brought tears to my eyes as I read this. What a wonderful experience. Due to a foot injury I may have to cancel my 3rd Camino in September. Can you make room for me in your backpack.
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