ИспанияAndalucíaCogollos de Guadix37°13’31” N 3°9’40” W 3 мая 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Eighth stage, from Alquife to Cogollos de Guadix. A short stage of 12.4km. One also needs short stages to enjoy the Camino.
After saying goodbye to Lacho, whose albergue is very comfortable, we leftЧитать далее
ИспанияAndalucíaGuadixPlaza de las Palomas37°17’53” N 3°7’59” W
4 мая 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
Day 9, from Cogollos de Guadix to Guadix. Another short stage of 12.4km.
After a good desayuno at Paco's bar Los Mellizos, there is not much to say about this stage. A quiet and simple walk, all downЧитать далее
Laurie Reynolds Every day it seems like you and Rachel have nothing but huge smiles on your face. What’s not to love, right?! I think I remember that this is an anniversary, so if I’m right, sending many good wishes.
Путешественник Last year was our 40th anniversary in October, Laurie, but then every day can be an anniversary ☺️ We're loving this Camino!
ИспанияAndalucíaGuadixPlaza de la Catedral37°18’0” N 3°8’18” W
5 мая 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Rest day in Guadix. Well, we didn't really rest, we didn't walk a stage ☺️ We filled our day well.
We started with a guided tour of the Alcazaba of Guadix, a visit that is only done once a week,Читать далее
Laurie Reynolds Beautiful pictures as always. I don’t think I even knew there was a castle in Guadix. How did I miss that? Is it far from the center? What is Gaby’s place?
Путешественник The Alcazaba is a 10 minutes walk from the cathedral. Following the arrows as we enter Guadix, we walk past its southern walls. Gabi's place is Casona de la Luz. Gabi has private rooms as well as dormitories. Very comfortable.
Путешественник How great that you timed your visit so you could do all these special things in Guadix. I remember how much you enjoyed it last time. I’ve added all these to my list!
ИспанияAndalucíaMarchal37°18’15” N 3°12’32” W 6 мая 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
Day 10, from Guadix to Baños de Graena. 14 km, with all our little detours.
We started just after sunrise. The exit from Guadix is not particularly beautiful, but very soon we were walking in a pineЧитать далее
Laurie Reynolds
Now that strikes me as a very unusual combination of food items! Was it yummy?
Путешественник Apparently, it's a dish that people eat in rural areas. Originally, it was meant to use stale bread, to avoid wastage. It was indeed yummy.
Laurie Reynolds Oh, duh, you had mentioned migas de la tierra in your write-up. Melon, sardines (?) and green pepper must be the toppings. I LOVE the Spanish melon, and it is almost never grown in the US for some strange reason. Were there still functional baths? What a great adventure for you two.
ИспанияAndalucíaPeza, LaLapeza37°16’38” N 3°17’1” W
7 мая 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Eleventh stage, from Baños de Graena to La Peza. A short 10.3km more or less pleasant.
We leave Baños on the road, passing through Graena where nothing is moving this Sunday morning.
After aboutЧитать далее
Путешественник Hi Andrew and Rachel ., speaking of challenges : for me it was a small challenge at first try to find the entry gate to the albergue in La Peza. Easy to see once you’ve located it. Plenty of space there, but kitchen was flooded when I stayed - the huge freezer had been turned off for some reason. Is this the place with the donativo place is a ‘safe’? A locked safe upstairs …. Enjoying following you both. Buen camino.
Путешественник That's the place Annie. Much better now. And the safe is still there 😄
8 мая 2023 г., Испания
Stage 12, from La Peza to Tocón de Quentar, 13.2km.
The steep and 'brutal' climb out of La Peza was quickly forgotten. This was a magnificent stage, with sensational views. Beautiful paths, where weЧитать далее
Путешественник I can think of a few other places where I could sing that song. Thanks for making me laugh!
Laurie Reynolds Thanks for taking us along. I am wondering if you are doing the same stages as you did last year when you walked. And are you seeing a big difference between spring and fall?
Путешественник I was intending to update my entries on the Forum. I might do it when we get closer to where we stopped. We're roughly doing the same stages as last year. We stayed in Albolodúy instead of Santa Cruz de Marchena. We wanted to stay in Ocaña for a change, but the day would have been too long for Rachel, so we stopped in Nacimiento like last year. We also stayed at the new albergue in Abrucena instead of Abla. There certainly is a big difference between spring and fall. Flowers, greener scenery. In fall, however, we were walking towards cooler days, in spring, we're walking towards warmer, and hotter days.
Laurie Reynolds You’re a better forum member than I am. I am not planning to post anything on the forum while I’m walking! I’m hoping you avoid the heat and continue to be bombarded by lots of beautiful flowers
9 мая 2023 г., Испания
Day 13, from Tocón de Quéntar to Quéntar, 15.5km.
Those who walk from La Peza to Quéntar in one day, i.e. without going through Tocón de Quéntar, don't have the pleasure of doing the steep climbЧитать далее
Путешественник From this point … sigh !!! I see what you mean about the flowers 🌸 in spring even on the Mozarabe. Beautiful ‘jara’. Rock roses 🥀 . If you are still at Fundalucia., please thank Axel there again for driving up to rescue me on 6 Nov and driving me to ER in Granada. Arm is slowly improving. ❤️❤️🙏 Buen camino to both of you. Wish I’d stopped in Tocón De Quentar.
10 мая 2023 г., Испания
Day 14, from Quéntar to Granada, 21.4km (counting all the detours).
The last day of three beautiful stages, this one did not disappoint.
The sound of the water of the Río de Aguas BlancasЧитать далее
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I’ve been wanting to see the remains of this. Thanks for the photo!
ИспанияAndalucíaGranadaAlcaicería de GranadaPlaza de Bib-Rambla37°10’30” N 3°36’0” W
11 мая 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Rest day in Granada.
Two visits marked the day: the Monasterio de San Jerónimo, and the Monasterio La Cartuja.
The former is close to the cathedral, and on the Camino. We went there by strollingЧитать далее
ИспанияAndalucíaMoclín37°20’21” N 3°47’8” W 12 мая 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Fifteenth day: from Pinos Puente to Moclín, 15km.
Last year we walked from Granada to Pinos Puente. It was not a very interesting experience, the night in the only hotel in Pinos Puente was notЧитать далее
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Argh ❤️❤️❤️. Nice place to relax / sleep
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Good memories /goodbyes. Lacho brought over some good café con leche for desayuno, as I recall. ❤️
Путешественник I had Colacao 😄