Madrid to San Sebastian

What an unexpected start to our travel plans yesterday. As we were about to get into the lift with our luggage we discovered one of our ladies traveling on her own was flat on her back in her room . She had been packing up her bag ready to depart when her legs gave out and she went down. Poor thing had been up vomiting all night. So , much drama getting her seen by Dr who arranged an ambulance and admission to hospital with pneumonia. Roger showed his kind side and was very helpful in moving Trish and offering comfort. We actually have 2 recently retired intensive care nurses from New Plymouth and a retired Hospice nurse (Judy) in our group but they weren't really needed. Poor Trish but we have word she's to be discharged tomorrow and I guess will rest up in a hotel for a couple of days before joining us. All that meant we were 2 1/2hrs late leaving which was a shame because we had a long drive north. We stopped at Burgus a very pretty small city for lunch. Burgus is part of the Camino Pilgrim Trail. You'll note the weary Pilgrim resting with me has a scallop shall around his neck. That is the trail symbol and they are dotted all the way along the trail to show the way. Tomorrow I will write about some impressions of food here.Read more