Today we walked 20.7 km. We are on a roll! We hiked the Alto de Perdón. We planned an early start to beat the heat, so started before the sun came up. It's great to start early but the trail signs are especially hard to see. After arriving in Puenta La Reina, we noticed some interesting preparations going on. It looks like heavy gates, barriers, and bars are being installed along the major street...as if some bulls will be running sometime soon? We were so excited that we might get to see another fun festival, so we began thinking about how to take a bus back for the weekend. Then later today we talked to a local shop owner and asked for details. He told us it wasn't the big bulls but the little vaca's. About 10 little cows are running this weekend. (Do little cows even have horns?) Now we will rethink whether we will come back or not.
We've been meeting lots of new people on the Camino the last few days. Our regular friends are a nice Canadian couple, a nice couple of ladies from Norway, a fun couple from Denmark, and a nice couple from England of which Kristina found a common bond with the gentleman as he's a motorcycle enthusiast and owns 9 motorcycles. Steve the Englishman has also traveled to Las Vegas and rented a "fatboy".. What the heck is a "fatboy"? It didn't matter as only Kristina and Steve knew what they were talking about. It also turns out there are a number of Americans traveling the Camino right now too. Arizona, Minnesota, North Carolina, Tennessee, Maine, Texas, South Dakota, and of course Iowa and California are represented (easily 8 Californians, most from southern Cali). It turns out though that most locals love the Californians. We have rock star status! We passed an old Spanish couple on the Camino today and they asked which country we came from... When we say the US... Iowa and California... California!!! WaHooooo! Hollywood!!... What is it about California? Well there are lots of interesting people on the Camino that's for sure.
That's all folks... Is anyone really reading this? Has anyone noticed yet that we have officially walked over 300 miles now?
Buen Camino
At the top of Alto de Perdón
Puente La Reina
Location:Calle Mayor,Puente la Reina,Spain
I am going to try this blog again. I understand you and Kristina have gone over 300 miles so far, may be more. I love all the pictures and the description of the things you've done and what you've seen so far. Keep taking those pictures and writing those descriptions. Love to you and Kristina Mom
ReplyDeleteDon't worry, I am keeping an eye on you if you get lost. Both of you are doing great. Keep on walking and I will see you home soon.
ReplyDeleteKeep on blogging your neighbors are loving reading it. 300 miles is VERY impressive. How can you not love CA when you live elsewhere. My parents travelled the world and saw some beautiful places and met great people, but they always came home and said, "WE LIVE IN PARADISE" and i agree. Very proud of you both love and hugs, and while Dewey watches you, we are watching you.
ReplyDeleteXO Sandy and Tom
I am checking in every few days- and loving the stories and pictures!!! The scenery is amazing. Also- the fatboy comment cracks me up. HAHA! Keep posting!
ReplyDeleteHi- quick update for you on Marlene, on way to Leon via bike, stayed at a place called "Parador San Marcos", said was beautiful. Brianne went back to France-dr orders, will meet up in Sarria with rest of group to finish walk together.Love hearing from you all. Keep it up,
ReplyDeleteHugs to you both Sandy/Tom