Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Day 23 Mansilla de las Mulas to Leon (April 10th)
The bus dropped us off at the bus station in Leon. We made our way to the tourist office near the cathedral to pick up maps and to get info about places to stay. Cullen and I decided to splurge and went to the Parador. We had a great room with big towels, a tub, shampoo, conditioner, a little balcony with a view of a stork´s nest, a TV and free wifi. We went for a walk and checked out the cathedral. It was very beautiful and very different from the cathedral in Burgos. Lots more stained glass. We walked a round a bit and really liked the city. Went back to the Parador for a big lunch and a bottle of Peregrino wine and then had our first siesta. After siesta we walked back into the city and had a couple of tapas and some wine. We visited the Gaudi bank building. Went back to the room and watched the ultimate soccer match Real Madrid versus Barcelona. We couldn´t stay up for the whole game but Barcelona won 2-0. It was a great, relaxing day. Just what we needed.
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Smart move! I did the exact thing on my first Camino. In fact, I spent more money on that one night than I did in 3 weeks of walking! But it was worth every cent! Those lovely big soft beds with their clean white pillows. A real BATH to sink into, and the breakfast in bed! Just lovely!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear you are enjoying a rest in Leon - I really liked the city when I was there last year - and I took the bus also. It was a good move!
ReplyDeleteBuen Camino,
Eva