What a lovely walk we had this morning....I thought it was only 17 kms but John assures me it was closer to 21 kms....whever it was I was dragging my feet for the last 2-3 kms.....we had walked a lot of the distance ovr extremely rocky paths....a bit like the bottom of a dry creek bed....the rocks were rounded & large...at least fist size or bigger....but the track was through corn fields (newly planted) and old forest....most picturesque...especially as it was rolling countryside as well. This seems to be a very wealthy town....the Spanish chocolate industry began here centuries ago....of course we have bought a little to try!!!!...There is also a Bishops House designed by Gaudi......Emmeline you would love the detail in the building...absolutely fantastic & maybe worth a look on the internet....John was very impressed & said it was worth the entrance fee of 2.50 euros. There are lots of tourists around & lots of expensive looking hotels to accommodate them....hence lots of touristy shops selling the local produce, chocolate etc.
If I cut this short it will be because John is back with our Takeaway pizza....can´t wait....it will be such a change from what we´ve been eating....can´t get over how sweet everything is......the Spanish definitely love their sweet things....lots of pastries, cakes & lollies.....sometimes we would kill for a pie!!!! or even a savoury pastry of some kind.
Tonight we are in an old convent....lots of space & only 4 to a room....the bathrooms are really clean too....the toilets are great as long as you can stand up vertically & not have to lean forward as you stand as you wil bash your head on the door....as it is your knees touch the door while you are sitting....& my legs aren´t even that long!!!!
Whoops....here comes Johnnie....might get back on here later....if not love to all
5 comments:
Good morning,
Pizza sounds yummy and then there's always chocolate for dessert - things you can afford to eat when you're travelling over 20km per day on foot. I'll look up the Bishops House. Up to design logo for T-shirts. Just thought I'd see if you're blogging. It's 4:18am here.
Lynley
Time is so short to just scan your blogs before we have to go. Now in Venice and planned a big read up but now they want to close on us. GGrrrr!!!
Good to hear you are sounding happier and weller.
x Budgen
I can understand the rain. It's raining here too, just in time for the weekend, which is typical. Also fairly cold. Catching up on some domestics this weekend as the weather is so crap. Into my final week for probation next week and by the end of it should know for certain if they are keeping me, not too worried about it all.
Glad to hear you are enjoying yourselves more and more as the time goes on. Hope you're feeling better soon dad. Love you both x x
Fascinating to read all about your travels. Tina hope you took some paw paw ointment for your toe!!! Unfortunately have not been able to read for few days as same old, staff issues!! Any cleaning issues in Spain? maybe a franchise or two on the trail!!! Danielle and Jake leave for Perisher in a week, earlier than they anticipated. Margaret is in Peru trekking etc. Longweekend in June off to Adelaide for wedding, 50th & 60th will keep us busy!! Look forward to more readings!! Keep on trekking on your adventure. Take care
Christine & Kevin
Saturday night. Stone Residence.
Have just read this weeks adventures. Keep up the walking. Are you both thinner? Just been out with the Garners for Thai and a bottle of Champers. Let me know when you want some 4/5 star accom and A la carte meals. Think you must have been doing this for about 3 weeks now. Take care. Love Pete and Jill.
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