2 long days...or so it felt when we were walking them........Left Burgos at 6.50 am & walked 17kms to Hornillas del Camino....arrived there about 12 ish to join the queue of bags for the Albergue...this is what we are finding so distasteful about all this...the mad dash for a bed....& the Germans are the worst. They get up about 5.30 - 6.00 & turn on lights & rattle bags as they get ready to leave....no care for anyone else who doesn´t want to leave quite so early.
Today we got away about the same time & reached Castrojeriz about 12.30. Waited outside the Albergue for a couple of hours until it opened but so far there are only 6 of us in it....everyone else is in the other 2 in town. We specially aimed for this one as we will be wakened by Gregorian chants in the morning & we thought that was worth the experience!!!
Couldn´t tell you last time but the hospitalero in Burgos was an absolute Nazi...wouldn´t let you in if you had arrived in town by bus...whivh we had. We had to lay on a sob story abiout how sore my hip was....then I had to limp around for the rest of the afternoon!!!! At one stage I was going down the 38 spiral stairs one ata time & went to step aside so he could pass...but he made me continue in front of him....John thought I was putting it on but actually wasn´t at that time. Anyway later in the evening he played his guitar & sang for us...."All Shook Up", "Kumbaya" & "Ave Maria" all sound strange to us in Spanish. Either way, "Ave Maria" had me in tears anyway.
Last night in Hornillas we had the pilgrims menu in the bar across the road....we were let in at 6pm & not a minute earlier. The boss lady was very bored looking,,,,had enough of pilgrims!!!....anyway we were in a sitting of 20....by the time dinner was over we & she were all in stitches....she didn´t want her photo taken & kept hiding her face....then when someone got a photo of her....she gave him the bill for dinner & told him it was for the photo. A couple of the guys had meatballs for dinnerr & she said as she put the plate down that they were having mens balls....thought she was hilarious. We had dinner with a nice Canadian couple.
Been walking through lots of corn fields...very young plants....& over rolling hills. Big thunder storm last night but was lovely & cool to walk this morning.
Managed 20 kms today...lots of it through sticky mud....but also had about 6 kms on as road which is really tiring on the legs.
Peter...John´s seen a poster foe the Camino run...they do it in 9 days...he thinks that might be the next thing for you & him to try!!!!!
Sylvia & Rene....thanks for your tip for our laces,,,it works a treat
Love to all & keep those messages of support coming...they really keep us going
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Hi You Two
A quick note before I get ready for work. It is a beautiful sunny day here, bit fresh but not as cold as you have been feeling. Have enjoyed reading about your trip and looking forward to having a look at some photos. I'm sorry you didn't really enjoy the first few days of your trip and hope that things are a lot better now. What a fantastic experience for both of you and what a sense of accomplishment you both must feel. I know I did when we reached our destinations each night. Must go. Love to both. Helen & Simon
Hi Pilgrams
6.50am Tues Morn,Beautiful morning
here, Sun beaming in over the balcony. Di and I have been for a 40 min walk, can't imagine going for hours each day like you guys. Sounds like you are having a great experience. Keep up the good work. You are an inspiration to us all, it is amazing how much your journey has captured all of us.
Much love
Ron & Di
What absolutely fantastic stories you will have to tell for years to come!!!!! Not your normal, predictable holiday. What a great adventure. Keep going. Look forward to your next blog.
Love Sue M xo
You are really into the way of things now, even choosing the right places to sleep. The chanting will be an experience you don;t get too often .Sound you are in the right spirit, with the uppers and downers now, part of the journey you have conquered are milestones in your life, never to be forgotten.How I envy you, the way you have bounced back. Unreal. Keep up trhe good work, even if in pain, Enjoy. Much love
Hi Mum and Dad,
Glad to hear your spirits are up, was a bit worried for a bit there, but just think, this has brought you closer together.
I know what you mean about the Germans, they used to get up early and nab all the deck chairs on the boat when we did our Nile cruise. They would lay their towel on the chair claiming it, then disappear for a few hours, they would come and tell you off for sitting in their chair and kick up such a fuss that it was easier to just get up and move than have a confrontation. I also know about early risers and packing of noisy bags from my hostel days. Don't envy you that.
Some work news, they started training me on the phone this week and also the Hospital mailbox, so getting a couple of diferent queries which is testing my knowledge. Surving so far and all in good stead for the end of probation.
Better go and get dinner organised.
Love you and miss you both x x
PS are you getting my texts????
Must be a good feeling to get to a place by the middle of the day and know that you'll definitely have a bed for the night. Is it ok to leave bags in the queue and wander around the town til the auberge opens? I've looked at a couple of 'Camino' sites on google and have a slight idea of the terrain etc...hang in there, keep going...you're doing it for lots of peoples enjoyment. love Mar-Mary
Good evening,
Great to see that you've had a win with the last accommodation, and walked 2 days! As for that idea of running the distance in 9 days - that may be a little too optimistic!
Lynley and Rodger.
Wow - I've just scanned through your blogs to date and am so impressed. You've worked long and hard for this so make it count and just think how many memories and stories you'll have - enough to last a lifetime no doubt.
Well done and I hope you find it easier as time goes on. Weather in UK really nice and mild - been in the 20s even over the weekend - hope we do get together before you fly off in June. We'll get some blister cream and plasters in !!
Lots of Love
Ann and Paul xx
Now you are starting to enjoy your holiday your way ! Some of you're experiences sound a little like boarding school days. Now you know why I am a five star camper. Bye for now and love Jill and Pete.
Hey Tina (and John) :)
I miss you! and so does Claire. I'm sure other people in the office do as well but I havent asked them.
I wanted to see you before my birthday (tomorrow) and so you could sign my birthday banner, but Jacinta forgot to do it hahahaa. I don't care though, its just me :)
I just wanted to say a few things: I am so proud of you both for walking so far! I'm such a lazy girl, I get puffed walking up the flight of stairs from ground to our floor. Just keep going, think of everything you will have accomplished when you finally finish!
Have you put down the rock yet?
While reading the part about singing in spanish and playing guitar - I remembered my sister telling me some stories when she got back from backpacking around south and central america - hearing Celine Dion's My Heart Will Go On in spanish over and over and over again whilst sitting in a bar is enough to send someone crazy. Haha!
Also, I probably would have gone off at the rude German's for waking everyone up in the morning, I can't stand it when people do that!
Anyway, I'll keep reading, can't wait to see some photos!
Byee! x
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