OK. Checking out of here

[alexwalker]

Just 7 hours until my flight. Hitting the Camino on Thursday morning. First to Burgos on Wednesday. Long journey....

CU

 

[Bradypus]

Ultreia!

 

[naplesdon]

Buen Camino

 

[nidarosa]

God tur!

 

[trecile]

Just 7 hours until my flight. Hitting the Camino on Thursday morning. First to Burgos on Wednesday. Long journey....

CU

You had me worried for a minute - I thought maybe you were leaving the forum!

Buen Camino!

 

[Hilarious]

Just 7 hours until my flight. Hitting the Camino on Thursday morning. First to Burgos on Wednesday. Long journey....

CU

Buen Camino Alex! Keep us posted - I love your sense of humour!

 

[Terri B]

Buen Camino Alex.

 

[Paul McAmino]

Buen Camino, brother.

 

[Geodoc]

Buen camino!

 

[Deleted member 67185]

Buen Camino and Ultreya, Alex. I look forward to hearing how things go for ya along the way.

 

[Davey Boyd]

You had me worried then Alex!

Buen Camino!

 

[Mark Barnes]

Look forward to your learnings. Enjoy!

 

[Sidekick]

Buen Camino and have fun. Let us hear from you

 

[mspath]

Alex,
Stay safe, Buen camino and as always in the truest sense Ultreia!

Margaret

 

[IngridF]

Just 7 hours until my flight. Hitting the Camino on Thursday morning. First to Burgos on Wednesday. Long journey....

CU

Buen Camino

 

[JillGat]

Hasta pronto, hombre!

 

[Irish Bernie]

Buen Camino,keep on keeping on brother.

 

[ivar]

God tur!

 

[Roland49]

Buen Camino!
Keep up posting.

 

[mette]

Just 7 hours until my flight. Hitting the Camino on Thursday morning. First to Burgos on Wednesday. Long journey....

CU

Buen Camino

 

[Leibniz]

Have a wonderful time!

 

[pelerine]

What a support group! With so many good wishes from everywhere! Here I add mine! Buen camino!

 

[t2andreo]

See y'all at Santiago after 6 May... Those of you who know me have my contact info.

Those I have not yet had the pleasure of meeting can find me at the Pilgrim Office most days from 10 - 3. Look for the Avatar photo, but with a light grey beard and a turquoise volunteer t-shirt. He looks a LOT like an overgrown Papa Smurf...

Ultreia!

 

[Bodi]

Buen Camino!

 

[Roland49]

67 days to go, 'til I can post an identical message.
Flying to Biarritz on the 30th June.

Buen Camino!

 

[JohnMcM]

Buen Camino Alex, enjoy!

 

[efdoucette]

Bon route!!!

 

[Vanozza]

Just 7 hours until my flight. Hitting the Camino on Thursday morning. First to Burgos on Wednesday. Long journey....

CU

Burgos is a great town. I just left there a few days ago. See the digs at Atapuerca, if you have time.

 

[Suzanne S.]

Buen Camino, @alexwalker !

 

[rbtustin]

Buen Camino!

 

[Kathy Jaudegis]

Just 7 hours until my flight. Hitting the Camino on Thursday morning. First to Burgos on Wednesday. Long journey....

CU

Buen Camino!

 

[Nanc]

miss my walking buddy
Buen Camino
i know the spanish language you learned is getting ever better
Enjoy
nanc

 

[FamPed]

Enjoy, Buen Camino!

 

[Tincatinker]

Buen camino Pilgrim

 

[Bad Pilgrim]

God tur!

 

[alexwalker]

Thank you so much EVERYBODY!!!

An update: I am now safely inside my room at the hotel Via Gotica in Burgos. It is incredibly located by the bridge into the city. Pictures are coming. From my small balcoy i stare right over to the spires of the Cathedral.

I started out fram Arctic Norway at 4.45 AM today so I am pretty tired. So tired that I have decided to take a rest day tomorrow, allowing myself to be a tourist for one day, and hit the Way on Friday morning.

I will try to post some on this thread, mostly for newbies to read. So, a little quiz for you: in Burgos there is a small church claiming to show the chalice of Jesus. Science means it is correct. Whitch church?

 

[Bad Pilgrim]

The church of Santa Eulalia? :Oo

 

[alexwalker]

The cathedral this night:

 

[alexwalker]

The view from my window tonight:

 

[alexwalker]

Needless to say, I am a happy pilgrim now. Ver tired but very happy.

 

[Bad Pilgrim]

So where will you go Friday morning? A monster stage, or a small one to warm up? :Oo

 

[alexwalker]

God tur!

Where the f...... did you learn Norwegian???!!!???

 

[Bad Pilgrim]

Thank you so much EVERYBODY!!!

An update: I am now safely inside my room at the hotel Via Gotica in Burgos. It is incredibly located by the bridge into the city. Pictures are coming. From my small balcoy i stare right over to the spires of the Cathedral.

I started out fram Arctic Norway at 4.45 AM today so I am pretty tired. So tired that I have decided to take a rest day tomorrow, allowing myself to be a tourist for one day, and hit the Way on Friday morning.

I will try to post some on this thread, mostly for newbies to read. So, a little quiz for you: in Burgos there is a small church claiming to show the chalice of Jesus. Science means it is correct. Whitch church?

There is always a church of Santa Eulalia, I always go with that :O/

 

[Bad Pilgrim]

Where the f...... did you learn Norwegian???!!!???

I live next door XOD

I am from Sweden :O)

I will be walking the San Olav from Burgos this summer... If I can keep my feet healthy this time. I already read your guide about it. But I don't know, I have to see if I can get that far...

 

[alexwalker]

So where will you go Friday morning? A monster stage, or a small one to warm up? :Oo

Hornillos del Camino. Some 20 kms. Then Castrojeriz, probaly one o

I live next door XOD

I am from Sweden :O)

I will be walking the San Olav from Burgos this summer... If I can keep my feet healthy this time. I already read your guide about it. But I don't know, I have to see if I can get that far...

then you must download my guide. You’ll find it the Resources/Other routes section. The one and only, ultimate guide to San Olav. . It is a fantastic little wal, some 64 kms, with kind, frie dly and helpful people all along.

Edit; Aaahhh, you have read it! Well, a good read gets even better the second time...

 

[Bad Pilgrim]

Hornillos del Camino. Some 20 kms. Then Castrojeriz, probaly one o

then you must download my guide. You’ll find it the Resources/Other routes section. The one and only, ultimate guide to San Olav. . It is a fantastic little wal, some 64 kms, with kind, frie dly and helpful people all along.

Yes, I am thinking it is possible to walk it in 2 stages then. If good accomodation is to be found half-way. I will get there in July if everything goes as I have planned…

Have a nice day in Burgos and buen camino for Friday…!

/BP

 

[alexwalker]

Ok, termitating for now. Need my beautysleep. Takes ages at my age.

 

[Bob from L.A. !]

So jealous !!!!!!!!! ( I need a vacation)

Enjoy and keep us posted on the trip, but especially anything new to see and do.

 

[alexwalker]

I am now in the Burgos albergue. Taking a rest day as planned. Plenty of beds here: the Easter rush is over. To all on the Way now: relax. Normal/low traffic today.

Heading for Hornillos del Camino tomorrow. A very nice walk.

 

[chinacat]

Buen Camino!
Enjoy!

 

[alexwalker]

At 16.30 there is NO rush for beds here in Buegos. So, pilgrims on rhe Way: relax.

 

[Former member 49149]

At 16.30 there is NO rush for beds here in Buegos. So, pilgrims on rhe Way: relax.

Buen camino, alexwalker.

 

[alexwalker]

Buen camino, alexwalker.

Muchas gracias!

 

[FourSeasons]

I am now in the Burgos albergue. Taking a rest day as planned. Plenty of beds here: the Easter rush is over. To all on the Way now: relax. Normal/low traffic today.

Heading for Hornillos del Camino tomorrow. A very nice walk.

Very exciting, may you have the best weather alexwalker.

Buen Camino

 

[Drew1578]

All the best on your Camino!
In a week from now (local time) I'll be at LAX waiting to board my plane for Barcelona and then start the Camino Ingles.

 

[lovingkindness]

...have a pleasant journey!
Buen camino.

 

[Mike Savage]

Buen Camino Alex!

 

[min200]

Buen Camino! We shall be but a few days behind you

 

[alexwalker]

Right! Lunch in albergue Meeting Point in Hornillos. Communal paella 19.00.

There is no need to stress for pilgrims. At 14.30 there are still beds in the albergues here. Weather has improved and we are enjoying a little sun.

Will head for albergue Rosalia in Castrojeriz tomorrow. I did book there today just to make sure. They have real beds, no bunks. I like the thought.

Still not completely trust the situation, but everything looks relaxed on the Way.

Will have lunch at San Anton tomorrow; I have some bread, pate and wine in my pack

 

[alexwalker]

Today’s lunch. Leftovers go into the Pack. Glass is mine. Only plastic, but feel like a king. El Rey del Camino. Rioja wine of course

 

[Former member 49149]

Today’s lunch. Leftovers go into the Pack. Glass is mine. Only plastic, but feel like a king. El Rey del Camino. Rioja wine of course

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well you might. Sounds like the trip fatigue has washed away. great to be following you... and I do love the glass!

 

[alexwalker]

Communal dinner: paella. Well, a pilgrim thanks. Bread and plenty of wine on the table. Time for a coffee and brandy, then bed and a lovely walk to Castrojeriz. One of my favorite days.

 

[Rhun Leeding]

Best of luck in your progress Alex! I pray the lack of bed-rush continues throughout your trip!

 

[trecile]

I started out fram Arctic Norway at 4.45 AM today so I am pretty tired. So tired that I have decided to take a rest day tomorrow, allowing myself to be a tourist for one day, and hit the Way on Friday morning.

Excellent plan

 

[Oldzgit]

Me too!

 

[Jeff Crawley]

I'm not jealous, really, I'm not.

Good luck and have a great Camino Alex.

 

[Jeff Crawley]

You had me worried for a minute - I thought maybe you were leaving the forum!

Buen Camino!

"You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave!"

 

[alexwalker]

T-shift weather this afternoon. ThIs morning having refreshment in Hontanas (read: beer). Incredible how the town just rises from nowhere. Those belltowers and spires must have acted as GPS waypoints for medieval pilgrims. Today they are a sure sign of a bar nearby...

 

[Caligal]

Right! Lunch in albergue Meeting Point in Hornillos. Communal paella 19.00.

There is no need to stress for pilgrims. At 14.30 there are still beds in the albergues here. Weather has improved and we are enjoying a little sun.

Will head for albergue Rosalia in Castrojeriz tomorrow. I did book there today just to make sure. They have real beds, no bunks. I like the thought.

Still not completely trust the situation, but everything looks relaxed on the Way.

Will have lunch at San Anton tomorrow; I have some bread, pate and wine in my pack

Albergue Rosalia was one of my favorite albergues, great beds and the BEST hummus ever! Buen Camino!

 

[Former member 49149]

T-shift weather this afternoon. ThIs morning having refreshment in Hontanas (read: beer). Incredible how the town just rises from nowhere. Those belltowers and spires must have acted as GPS waypoints for medieval pilgrims. Today they are a sure sign of a bar nearby...

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you can't be too far away from david1, who has been walking from Canterbury. If I read correctly, he was in Hontanas this morning... I remember so well, as I guess everyone does, the moment it appeared out of the hollow! we stayed there, and had a swim in the municipal pool... maybe a bit too chilly today.

 

[alexwalker]

Settled in Albergue Rosalia in Castrojeriz for the night. Communal chicken. I’ll eat.

Was visiting the small tienda with the old man who sells everything. Bought a new belt and a knife. For those of you who wonder: judging by the speed he crossed the Plaza Mayor, he’s not likely ready to take his last hike anytime soon. Alive and kickin’ as always. Had a nice chat.

 

[alexwalker]

you can't be too far away from david1, who has been walking from Canterbury. If I read correctly, he was in Hontanas this morning... I remember so well, as I guess everyone does, the moment it appeared out of the hollow! we stayed there, and had a swim in the municipal pool... maybe a bit too chilly today.

Think I saw him today, with a sixpence. Will look out for him.

 

[Former member 49149]

Think I saw him today, with a sixpence. Will look out for him.

you are so funny! long time since I saw or heard of a sixpence. you surely are International, alexwalker!

 

[Caligal]

Burgos is a great town. I just left there a few days ago. See the digs at Atapuerca, if you have time.

I googled Atapuerca looks like something I’d make time to see. How do you get there from Burgos?

 

[natefaith]

Buen Camino, Alex!

 

[Bad Pilgrim]

I googled Atapuerca looks like something I’d make time to see. How do you get there from Burgos?

Atapuerca is on the Camino! I believe it is just before arriving in Burgos.

 

[Caligal]

Atapuerca is on the Camino! I believe it is just before arriving in Burgos.

Oh ok i found it in Brierly guide i thought it was after Burgos. Last Camino i wasnt feeling well took bus San Juan to Burgos so I missed it. Ill be sure to visit in Sept.

 

[david g]

Is the Hospital of the Soul still there in Castrojeriz? Surely one of the most quiet and moving displays of photos and inspirational text on the Camino

 

[alexwalker]

Albergue Rosalia was one of my favorite albergues, great beds and the BEST hummus ever! Buen Camino!

Please send me the recipe. It was delicious!

 

[alexwalker]

Buen Camino, Alex!

Looking forward to seeing both of you.

 

[Former member 69452]

Just 7 hours until my flight. Hitting the Camino on Thursday morning. First to Burgos on Wednesday. Long journey....

CU

Buen Camino Peregrino! Hope you have a wonderful time and your days are filled with blue skies and sunshine!

 

[Coachtolife]

Just 7 hours until my flight. Hitting the Camino on Thursday morning. First to Burgos on Wednesday. Long journey....

CU

Buen Camino!

 

[Jeff Crawley]

I googled Atapuerca looks like something I’d make time to see. How do you get there from Burgos?

Walk in a westerly direction - you can't miss it, there's a big sign

 

[alexwalker]

Chillin’ out in albergue En El Camino in Boadilla del Camino. Warm sunny day. Clothes and personal corpse cleaned.

 

[alexwalker]

Later, got half a carafe of red, a book and a chair. Still chillin’ in the sun. Very nice albergue with GOOD food. To bad the pool is poorly maintained, but I am looking forward to communal dinner. Will sleep with the nuns in Carrion tomorrow.

 

[Former member 49149]

Later, got half a carafe of red, a book and a chair. Still chillin’ in the sun. Very nice albergue with GOOD food. To bad the pool is poorly maintained, but I am looking forward to communal dinner. Will sleep with the nuns in Carrion tomorrow. View attachment 56173

So sorry to hear the pool is not well maintained. When we stayed there, it was like walking into ‘a’ heaven haven,going through the gate and looking all around. A lovely albergue indeed. Is the matriarch still there? It was 2006...

 

[alexwalker]

Have a bed with the nuns in albergue Espiritu Santo, Carrion de los Condes. Real beds, no bunks. The nuns know how to make it comfortable.

 

[Former member 49149]

Have a bed with the nuns in albergue Espiritu Santo, Carrion de los Condes. Real beds, no bunks. The nuns know how to make it comfortable.

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I remember that too!Can’t find my notebook right now, but Sor Honesta is coming into my mind...

 

[alexwalker]

The camino is really busy. For my own peace of mind, I have found it necessery to book ahead. First year I have found it necessary.

It must be sort of a «disabled’s week» because most people, looking very healthy though, are walking with very small packs. I envy them. I almost want to be disabled, at the age of 65. But I’m not, so I just keep on walking with my pack and let others do their thing.

 

[tmpcoleman]

Hi Alex, good to see you're still walking! We last met on the VdelaP some years ago. Many caminos under the feet since then. I will be finishing the Del Norte from Santander in July. BTW did you ever replace that famous hat? Buen camino,
Tom Coleman

 

[alexwalker]

Hi Alex, good to see you're still walking! We last met on the VdelaP some years ago. Many caminos under the feet since then. I will be finishing the Del Norte from Santander in July. BTW did you ever replace that famous hat? Buen camino,
Tom Coleman

Yes but i have a very similar. BTW: The tshirt says «Never underestimate an old man who listens to Pink Floyd»

 

[alexwalker]

In the albergue Jacques de Molay. Google the name; very interesting. It was chaos here this afternoon. Full at 1.30 PM and people had to continue. My decision to book ahead still stands. At the age of 65 i cannot run around for alternatives.

Nice albergue with good food. Name village is Terradilla de los Templarios. Nothing here except the albergue. Who cares. Bed and dinner and off in the morning. Will pass Sahagun and thereby the halfway point of the Camino tomorrow.

 

[Meggins]

Today’s lunch. Leftovers go into the Pack. Glass is mine. Only plastic, but feel like a king. El Rey del Camino. Rioja wine of course

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My kind of lunch

 

[alexwalker]

In albergue Santa Clara in Bercianos. What a real estate broker would call «unique opportunity for the right person». But charming friendly place with a nice Interior.