- Time of past OR future Camino
- First one in 1977 by train. Many since then by foot. Next one ASAP.
Because age and infirmity are finally about to limit my ability to walk cross country, I'm thinking of significantly upgrading the places I stay next year, and just --- quite decadently --- indulging myself!
I've walked many of the various principal Camino routes (since 1977), but I've never stayed in a Parador, anywhere. Now I'm tempted to do just that --- at least once! The two very famous Paradores in Leon and SdeC are waaaay out of my price range, unfortunately --- diocesan clergy don't retire rich, alas! --- but I'm thinking that there are two attractive and very much more reasonably priced Paradores in "Chickentown" --- Santo Domingo de la Calzada. Anyone want to suggest why I should prefer one of them over the other?
BTW --- The last time I passed through Santo Domingo de la Calzada I enjoyed a brief-but-very-nice chat on the promenade with Forum member Sparrow in Texas. I pray that she is well and happy!
I've walked many of the various principal Camino routes (since 1977), but I've never stayed in a Parador, anywhere. Now I'm tempted to do just that --- at least once! The two very famous Paradores in Leon and SdeC are waaaay out of my price range, unfortunately --- diocesan clergy don't retire rich, alas! --- but I'm thinking that there are two attractive and very much more reasonably priced Paradores in "Chickentown" --- Santo Domingo de la Calzada. Anyone want to suggest why I should prefer one of them over the other?
BTW --- The last time I passed through Santo Domingo de la Calzada I enjoyed a brief-but-very-nice chat on the promenade with Forum member Sparrow in Texas. I pray that she is well and happy!
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