Received walking permission from my House Master!

[alexwalker]

After some discussion, this afternoon my House Master gave me permission to walk again this autumn, in stead of taking her to Crete now for 4 weeks. Much cheaper for me. Thank you. Her reward will be 6 weeks in Crete next spring. It is a trade-off I can afford...

It has been an annus horribilus for me, familywise (Not my Master, but family relatives; Inheritance issues...), as a late queen also stated a few years ago, and I need time to walk and reflect about the future. It will be good to tread on known paths once again, taking it slow, and think about all that has happened this last year, and try to put it behind me. Time will heal, and the Camino is a great teacher and healer.

So, I've figured out this:

ON Sept. 19 I can take a very early flight from Arctic Norway and arrive in Barcelona 12.30 PM. Take a taxi to the train station Sants, bying a gold card (Giving me 25% discount on all train fares for 1 year, since I am +60) and then buying the train ticket, arriving in Pamplona at ca. 7.30 PM, all in one day, and all for the price of ca. 270 Euros. (Yes I know we Europeans are blessed). No jet lag: Norway and Spain are in the same time zone.

So, I will start walking from Pamplona on Sept. 20, taking it slow. Stopping in Zariqueigui and relaxing, ejoying the little mountain and the views. Taking it slow from there on.

Due to my "old" age (69) knee arthritis, I may have my pack transported some days. These days, I welcome this option.

But we shall see: I'll try to carry it all the way due due to me wanting to being flexible (as always; It's the best thing: prepare for the unprepared on the Camino).

I need this walk.

 

[henrythedog]

After some discussion, this afternoon my House Master gave me permission to walk again this autumn, in stead of taking her to Crete now for 4 weeks. Much cheaper for me. Thank you. Her reward will be 6 weeks in Crete next spring. It is a trade-off I can afford...

It has been an annus horribilus for me, familywise (Not my Master, but family relatives; Inheritance issues...), as a late queen also stated a few years ago, and I need time to walk and reflect about the future. It will be good to tread on known paths once again, taking it slow, and think about all that has happened this last year, and try to put it behind me. Time will heal, and the Camino is a great teacher and healer.

So, I've figured out this:

ON Sept. 19 I can take a very early flight from Arctic Norway and arrive in Barcelona 12.30 PM. Take a taxi to the train station Sants, bying a gold card (Giving me 25% discount on all train fares for 1 year, since I am +60) and then buying the train ticket, arriving in Pamplona at ca. 7.30 PM, all in one day, and all for the price of ca. 270 Euros. (Yes I know we Europeans are blessed). No jet lag: Norway and Spain are in the same time zone.

So, I will start walking from Pamplona on Sept. 20, taking it slow. Due to my "old" age (69) knee arthritis, I may have my pack transported some days. Thesew days, I welcome this option.

But we shall see: I'll try to carry it all the way due due to me wanting to being flexible (as always; It's the best thing: prepare for the unprepared on the Camino).

I need this walk.

Excellent. I look forward to your unedited updates.

 

[dfox]

After some discussion, this afternoon my House Master gave me permission to walk again this autumn, in stead of taking her to Crete now for 4 weeks. Much cheaper for me. Thank you. Her reward will be 6 weeks in Crete next spring. It is a trade-off I can afford...

I'm still begging

 

[KDub]

My house master said okay to this year’s short camino…as he will be on a mororcycle tour

 

[J Willhaus]

After some discussion, this afternoon my House Master gave me permission to walk again this autumn, in stead of taking her to Crete now for 4 weeks. Much cheaper for me. Thank you. Her reward will be 6 weeks in Crete next spring. It is a trade-off I can afford...

It has been an annus horribilus for me, familywise (Not my Master, but family relatives; Inheritance issues...), as a late queen also stated a few years ago, and I need time to walk and reflect about the future. It will be good to tread on known paths once again, taking it slow, and think about all that has happened this last year, and try to put it behind me. Time will heal, and the Camino is a great teacher and healer.

So, I've figured out this:

ON Sept. 19 I can take a very early flight from Arctic Norway and arrive in Barcelona 12.30 PM. Take a taxi to the train station Sants, bying a gold card (Giving me 25% discount on all train fares for 1 year, since I am +60) and then buying the train ticket, arriving in Pamplona at ca. 7.30 PM, all in one day, and all for the price of ca. 270 Euros. (Yes I know we Europeans are blessed). No jet lag: Norway and Spain are in the same time zone.

So, I will start walking from Pamplona on Sept. 20, taking it slow. Stopping in Zariqueigui and relaxing, ejoying the little mountain and the views. Taking it slow from there on.

Due to my "old" age (69) knee arthritis, I may have my pack transported some days. These days, I welcome this option.

But we shall see: I'll try to carry it all the way due due to me wanting to being flexible (as always; It's the best thing: prepare for the unprepared on the Camino).

I need this walk.

You can buy the Dorada (gold card) for up to 3 years now. We renewed ours this year for 15 euros for the next 3 years.

 

[Steven Dwyer]

You can buy the Dorada (gold card) for up to 3 years now. We renewed ours this year for 15 euros for the next 3 years.

I just renewed mine online. super easy process and none of the usual credit card problems.

 

[El Cascayal]

My house masters are never happy when I leave.
Alex, Buen Camino you lucky dawg!

 

[lt56ny]

After some discussion, this afternoon my House Master gave me permission to walk again this autumn, in stead of taking her to Crete now for 4 weeks. Much cheaper for me. Thank you. Her reward will be 6 weeks in Crete next spring. It is a trade-off I can afford...

It has been an annus horribilus for me, familywise (Not my Master, but family relatives; Inheritance issues...), as a late queen also stated a few years ago, and I need time to walk and reflect about the future. It will be good to tread on known paths once again, taking it slow, and think about all that has happened this last year, and try to put it behind me. Time will heal, and the Camino is a great teacher and healer.

So, I've figured out this:

ON Sept. 19 I can take a very early flight from Arctic Norway and arrive in Barcelona 12.30 PM. Take a taxi to the train station Sants, bying a gold card (Giving me 25% discount on all train fares for 1 year, since I am +60) and then buying the train ticket, arriving in Pamplona at ca. 7.30 PM, all in one day, and all for the price of ca. 270 Euros. (Yes I know we Europeans are blessed). No jet lag: Norway and Spain are in the same time zone.

So, I will start walking from Pamplona on Sept. 20, taking it slow. Stopping in Zariqueigui and relaxing, ejoying the little mountain and the views. Taking it slow from there on.

Due to my "old" age (69) knee arthritis, I may have my pack transported some days. These days, I welcome this option.

But we shall see: I'll try to carry it all the way due due to me wanting to being flexible (as always; It's the best thing: prepare for the unprepared on the Camino).

I need this walk.

I will be starting on about the 26th on the Vasco Interior to Burgos. Then I am walking the meseta to Leon. If you are taking it really slowly maybe I will catch up to you. Who knows. Would be nice to meet you.

 

[J Willhaus]

I just renewed mine online. super easy process and none of the usual credit card problems.

Yes, I tried first from home, but as usual, RENFE and my card did not like each other online. Just renewed at the station ticket window in Pamplona on our way to our hospitalero assignments this summer. The agent was apologetic that the credit card line was down there, too, at the time so we just paid cash.

 

[makingtrax]

You can buy the Dorada (gold card) for up to 3 years now. We renewed ours this year for 15 euros for the next 3 years.

Is this card only for europeans or all travelling seniors ie UK citizens as well.

 

[J Willhaus]

Is this card only for europeans or all travelling seniors ie UK citizens as well.

No, anyone over 60 can get one, but you have to get the initial card in person at the station with your passport. We are from the US.

 

[TrvlDad1]

After some discussion, this afternoon my House Master gave me permission to walk again this autumn, in stead of taking her to Crete now for 4 weeks. Much cheaper for me. Thank you. Her reward will be 6 weeks in Crete next spring. It is a trade-off I can afford...

It has been an annus horribilus for me, familywise (Not my Master, but family relatives; Inheritance issues...), as a late queen also stated a few years ago, and I need time to walk and reflect about the future. It will be good to tread on known paths once again, taking it slow, and think about all that has happened this last year, and try to put it behind me. Time will heal, and the Camino is a great teacher and healer.

So, I've figured out this:

ON Sept. 19 I can take a very early flight from Arctic Norway and arrive in Barcelona 12.30 PM. Take a taxi to the train station Sants, bying a gold card (Giving me 25% discount on all train fares for 1 year, since I am +60) and then buying the train ticket, arriving in Pamplona at ca. 7.30 PM, all in one day, and all for the price of ca. 270 Euros. (Yes I know we Europeans are blessed). No jet lag: Norway and Spain are in the same time zone.

So, I will start walking from Pamplona on Sept. 20, taking it slow. Stopping in Zariqueigui and relaxing, ejoying the little mountain and the views. Taking it slow from there on.

Due to my "old" age (69) knee arthritis, I may have my pack transported some days. These days, I welcome this option.

But we shall see: I'll try to carry it all the way due due to me wanting to being flexible (as always; It's the best thing: prepare for the unprepared on the Camino).

I need this walk.

Congratulations on negotiating a domestic pass. It’s always a challenging undertaking. And with Crete in play, you must be a world-class negotiator.

 

[JabbaPapa]

Hooray !!

 

[Keith H]

Hmm . I might cross paths with a couple of you depending on our respective paces. Congrats on escaping to have some brain sorting time.

 

[alexwalker]

I will be starting on about the 26th on the Vasco Interior to Burgos. Then I am walking the meseta to Leon. If you are taking it really slowly maybe I will catch up to you. Who knows. Would be nice to meet you.

Indeed: Absolutely!

 

[alexwalker]

Hmm . I might cross paths with a couple of you depending on our respective paces. Congrats on escaping to have some brain sorting time.

Would be nice. I am going slow.

 

[lt56ny]

Would be nice. I am going slow.

Hmm . I might cross paths with a couple of you depending on our respective paces. Congrats on escaping to have some brain sorting time.

It would be great if we could meet!!!!

 

[susanawee]

After some discussion, this afternoon my House Master gave me permission to walk again this autumn, in stead of taking her to Crete now for 4 weeks. Much cheaper for me. Thank you. Her reward will be 6 weeks in Crete next spring. It is a trade-off I can afford...

It has been an annus horribilus for me, familywise (Not my Master, but family relatives; Inheritance issues...), as a late queen also stated a few years ago, and I need time to walk and reflect about the future. It will be good to tread on known paths once again, taking it slow, and think about all that has happened this last year, and try to put it behind me. Time will heal, and the Camino is a great teacher and healer.

So, I've figured out this:

ON Sept. 19 I can take a very early flight from Arctic Norway and arrive in Barcelona 12.30 PM. Take a taxi to the train station Sants, bying a gold card (Giving me 25% discount on all train fares for 1 year, since I am +60) and then buying the train ticket, arriving in Pamplona at ca. 7.30 PM, all in one day, and all for the price of ca. 270 Euros. (Yes I know we Europeans are blessed). No jet lag: Norway and Spain are in the same time zone.

So, I will start walking from Pamplona on Sept. 20, taking it slow. Stopping in Zariqueigui and relaxing, ejoying the little mountain and the views. Taking it slow from there on.

Due to my "old" age (69) knee arthritis, I may have my pack transported some days. These days, I welcome this option.

But we shall see: I'll try to carry it all the way due due to me wanting to being flexible (as always; It's the best thing: prepare for the unprepared on the Camino).

I need this walk.

Wishing you Safe Walking Alex and praying that you are successfully able to 'walk through' all the negatives issues of the past year and find healing and peace.

 

[Steven Dwyer]

Yes, I tried first from home, but as usual, RENFE and my card did not like each other online.

i know that feeling. Had problems last year with some of my cards, but this year my Capital One card is going right through. It was great being able to renew the Tarjeta online so I could book tickets in advance and get a substantial discount.

 

[chinacat]

Ah … Crete in Spring …

Strikes me you’re winning out twice!!

Buen camino, @alexwalker , may all your hassles fade into the past … and don’t look back!

 

[alexwalker]

Dramatic change of plans:

My house master found tickets from Artctic Norway to Crete for 70 (!) Euros each this morning, so Crete it will be in 14 days from now. OTOH, my Camino has only been postponed to a spring Camino in 2024. As I learned in a Spanish language school in Alicante a few years back, the best way to end an argument in the house is by saying:

Si, senora...

 

[J Willhaus]

We know you'll have a nice time in Crete together and you'll be back on the Camino again soon.

 

[alexwalker]

We know you'll have a nice time in Crete together and you'll be back on the Camino again soon.

I will: Good food, good climate, good people.

I will return strongly on the CF just after next Easter! And the House Master will have another trip to Crete afterwards. (I have studied negotiation techniques...)

 

[henrythedog]

the best way to end an argument in the house is by saying:

Si, senora...

Mrs HtD says that is the natural order of things.

 

[alexwalker]

Mrs HtD says that is the natural order of things.

Many years of experience in this sindful life have taught me to accept the evident...

 

[El Cascayal]

sindful life

Did you mean to say incredibly wonderful life?