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Sansol

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    • Day 39

      Logrono

      May 30, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C

      Today I set my sights on Logrono, a bus ride from this beautiful Palacio. I go to "Winederful" hostel there for three days while I explore the museums, churches, art of the city. In the heart of wine country, there are plenty of day trips to the vineyards but I'll be doing my trip to an olive Grove.

      Once arriving here at Logrono and a two km walk from the bus...and Two hours waiting for the albergue to open at 3pm so now in my sleep pod. Very clean sheets, pillow cases and towel at 30 euros a night.. logrono is a huge town, city really so after a rest I will go explore....

      So, I got lost with another two hours out of my day I bought some food to prepare dinner after finally making it back. One of the other walkers had a good laugh at my bad luck so passing her on my way in she took my advice and was back at the hostel in ten minutes, still laughing at my sense of geography! She is Donna from the gold coast in Australia!
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    • Day 6

      Day 4: Sansol to Longrono. 22.6 km

      September 3 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C

      Shortish day to get to Longrono, the centre of the La Rioja wine region. As a result, we walked between many small holding vineyards in overcast and pleasantly cool conditions. Body still getting used to walking kind distances every day ; stiff and sore after each day. People who’ve done previous Caminos say that by second week we’ll be storming. I hope so - there are a lot of kilometres left to do.

      The previous evening we spent in our first full-noise bunk house in Sansol, which was well appointed, but just busy. All kinds of bodily sounds in the night, including my own. Hostel put on a massive paella night for pilgrims, copious La Rioja red wine as well as entertainment. But us old people were too tired to carry on and in our bunk bed by 9pm. Jury is out for us whether we use the bunk rooms as a main place to sleep. We have found places with twin bed room and shower for 10 euro extra which suits us old men fine.

      So right now in Longrono, which has a famous street full of tapas bars and, you guessed it, La Rioja reds. It’s times like this that I knew so something about wines. Small Paul and I heading down there now, where the other pilgrims are gathering.
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    • Day 37

      Palacio Albergue Sansol

      May 28, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C

      Here in Sansol just a 6 km walk from Los Arcos, I arrived at Palacio de Sansol. This was a 17th century ruin, bought by a retired chemistry professor and refurbished at a cost of over one million euros. That's around 1.75 million nzd!

      He obviously had a vision, and this 78 year old still does all the cooking for guests every night. I was glad to be here and bought a luxurious single room for a couple of nights.

      On my way into Sansol, I again met Jessie who had stayed here last night, again she offered me resources and fruit, asking if there was anything else she could do for me, I think I reminded her of her mum. She's a lovely young woman and I wish her all good things. I really did look so bedraggled.

      As the weather heats up, I'm gonna have to pack my jacket which I've been trying around my chest for ease of carrying. I'm having my back pack transported for now to make it easier.
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    • Day 9–10

      Estrella to Sansol

      August 17 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C

      The crew got up extra early this morning to try to beat the heat and we were out the door just after 6am. Unfortunately that meant we were too early for the infamous wine fountain - that didn’t open until 8am.

      The Camino delivered gorgeous sunrise views and we were surprised to catch a mini kids-version, running of the bulls as we walked through Los Arcos. So fun!

      The Palacia hostel in Sansol is a delight! Originally a palace built in 1702, it’s been beautifully restored, inclusive of a much loved foot pool. Honestly feels like a Resort - can hardly believe it was just €21 for each bed!
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    • Day 15–16

      Villamayor to Sansol (Part2)

      July 20 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C

      I met 2 adorable Taiwanese sisters. The younger, almost put sardines in my mouth (lol), then dabbed mint ointment on my neck, showed me her trick of using panty liner pads on her feet, and the both used umbrellas for protection from the sun! Ingenious!! The Palacio is my absolute FAVOURITE place that I've stayed at so far. When I retire, this is where I'm going to volunteer!!Read more

    • Day 24

      Bercianos to Mansilla to Leon.

      September 9, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F

      Left for Mansilla at 8 AM. Approximately 25 km's. From Mansilla, several of us caught the train to Leon with Paola for she was leaving the Camino here to get back to her home in Italy for her job. She comes back to Leon next year to finish her Camino. She was so helpful with the culture and language barriers. She was so determined on the trails, relentless at times. I knew her pushing hard and never quit attitude was going to help me and it really did.Read more

    • Day 13–14

      Day 8 - Estella to Sansol

      May 29 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C

      A big 29km walk today!! 😱... The muscles were locking up by the time I arrived at Sansol! 😅

      I had a great night sleep in Estella with the calming sound of the river literally next to the room! I started walking this morning at 7am as I knew it was going to be a long day in the sun!

      First port of call was the famous wine fountain in Ayegui, near Estella... I poured myself a lil petrol for a good morning kick start, and it seemed to get me going!

      Most of today's walk was amongst wheat fields & vineyards with little to no cover... but still oh so beautiful! The skies are the bluest blue making for very pleasant walking conditions! What I really noticed today was the butterflies... they just dance around your face the whole time...it's so pretty! 🦋💙

      The accommodation tonight - Palacio de Sansol - is the cutest place with exposed timber beams and stone ... and the tiniest little windows 🪟❤️
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    • Day 12

      Day 8 - To Lograno

      October 7, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 57 °F

      Beautiful 16km hike to Logroño thru amazing verdant fields of olive trees and vineyards. We had a fantastic “pincho’s ” (tapas) in Viana. We absolutely loved Logroño and got in early enough to drop Agnus and Genevieve and explore the city. In our traditional form, we walked with no plan and explored the city, shopping , eating and drinking and ended up in the midst of a football celebration enjoying pinchos up and down the streets. We had time for a short nap, and had dinner reservations at a Michelin star restaurant called Sabores (at 9 pm) with our new Camino friends, Tanya and Bobby from CA. An amazing day all around.Read more

    • Day 6–7

      Day 5 Estella - Sansol

      May 1 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C

      28.4 km (141.6 from start). 6h 10min. 2000 Calories. 34000 steps.

      Latte start in Estella. Good breakfast and start at 7.30am. Rain half of the stage but pretty chill out there (7°C). Still prefer this weather instead of sun and 20+°

      Pain in my knees is bad - especially in the start. If there are downhills, like today, then it is not funny. Will start tomorrow stage with pain killers as first 10km of that stage is called “knee wreckers”.

      Walked alone first 18km - and passed by famous place - wine on tap. Free to pilgrims. It was 8am so I just took the picture and walked through.

      Cached up with Judita at 18km mark - we were heading to same hostel and once again, she was walking slowly - just what my knees needed.

      Fortunately not so many hills in last 15km so I am filling pretty good.

      It is 3pm, I am writing this blog and have whole 4 hours before the dinner. Luxury if you ask me. My clothes is washed, I had nice warm shower - just need some snacks and a cold cola.
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    • Day 13

      Supercute Cafe in Sansol

      June 9, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F

      I wish I were hungrier... This little cafe is delightful and their pan de chocolate looks tempting..... But alas, my appetite isn't here.

      There is also a bumper-crop of forks planted nearby. In case you're wondering where forks are grown.

      Sansol is small, but nice.
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