Sunday, June 5, 2011

Sunday

Ola. We are waiting in Logrona for our bus to Burgos. Sitting at an outdoor cafe with a drink, tea for some, lemonade or coke for others and waiting. We all left our packs at the apartment we stayed in last night so that we could have an easier day and the packs will be delivered to us later here at the bus station. So an easy 9 km walk as a group into town, lunch at the laughing duck or something similar and then a taxi ride to the fortress at Clavijo. What a sight! Walls 1.5 m thick and built on a huge monolithic rock that afforded those in the castle 360 degrees view over the surrounding country side. My book tells me that according to legend St James appeared here on a white horse as Santiago Matamoros helping the christians defeat the moors at the battle of Clavijo in 844. History lesson over. We have a no walking day tomorrow to as we need to get to Leon and we then get back on the road on Tuesday. This post all jumbled ... Supper last night care of Kim from Turkey and Sally who made the bestest lentil soup and we ate that with fresh bread and polished off a few bottles of red wine. A good evening had by all with jokes a plenty from Roy and Charles. All well. Kathy
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2 comments:

Pam said...

Miss all of you. I know that I had to make this decision to come home as my sister has deteriated dramatically in the last few days and is seriously ill...but we will not stop praying and will always hope for a recovery. Enjoy your rest day and your time in Leon. Miss all of you. love, Pammi xxx

Michelle Ramsay said...

Oh wow, you guys are really doing well and enjoying yourselves. I can't wait to see all your pictures Kathy and Rayna - Kathy we have a scrap day on 13 August!! This has been very interesting reading and the food you are eating sounds good. Love to all and happy walking and exploring. Lots of love