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Up early, out for breakfast and then off to the bus station to move onward and upward to Merida. This took about 2.5 hours and then after finding our rather colourful accommodation, (my room is. Bright purple), we hit the streets to look at more roman ruins. We were distracted for some time as we …
Our little group has now combined in Seville, the starting point for our adventure. Having already been to a flamenco night in Granada, and being quite underwhelmed by it all, I sent the others off last night to enjoy their own experience here in Seville. I stayed in the apartment and did some planning for …
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Sitting in the Plaza de Bib-Rambla , vino tinto in hand and about to tuck into the most delicious looking lasagne made with spinach, mushrooms and fresh tomatoes. I’ve had a spectacular time here in Granada and I wish I had more time here. Today I did the obligatory tour of the Alhambra. Couldn’t bring …
Caught an early train to go to Granada this morning. Watched the sun rise again but this time over unfamiliar landscape, mostly of olive groves. These fast trains actually do fly like bullets and every time I went to film one, it had passed by the time I got the camera out! Navigating one’s way …
Im on a train…Scenery flashing by as the sun rises to my left, a large red ball spreading its glow over a barren landscape. The dawn of a fresh new day and the prospect of a wonderful new adventure awakens me. 2 days of travelling is exhausting but exciting. I’m heading south to Granada, Seville …
I’ve been working on final travel plans for my group so I don’t have much to tell right now. One exciting thing, (for pilgrims) is that Pilgrim House, a drop in and welcome centre, is now allowed to hang a sign so people can find it. If you have never been in there, you are …
Those that know me well, know that is something I don’t do, but this church is special. It’s a small baroque style church where my friend John plays the organ. Of course the service is all in Spanish, and when I got over my inappropriate inner giggle at the tiny priest sitting behind the altar …
What a 24 hours it has been! I don’t know where to start! First of all, I heard from Gonzalo who is on his honeymoon. Pouring rain, wild wind and a cyclone meant that they couldn’t go out and do much. Apparently it caused a lot of destruction and they have had to move on …
I woke this morning to hear the clip clop of horses hooves echoing down the street. Pilgrims on horseback are becoming more common. I wonder where they house them whilst in Santiago🤔 Daylight is beginning to spread over the town and pilgrims’ excited voices are turning into song. I understand the excitement but it’s so …
I ate my body weight in blueberry cheesecake today and now I’m full of regret and happiness at the same time🥺 seems the diet has to wait till I get home. When I looked at my phone memories today, I saw that I was here the same time in 2019, and that there was a …
Margaret Caffyn 