Hola family and friends
Another gorgeous day in Granada, spending the morning exploring the caves of Sacramonte, a hillside area still home to a thriving Roma community. This side of the river - dry and sparse with more of a Mexican feel - is quite a contrast to the lushness of the Alhambra. Yet, from our apartment, it was just a half hour stroll, albeit uphill, in the opposite direction. Well worth the climb. And beyond the caves, the Abbey of Sacramento. It was a delightful way to spend our last morning in Granada.
After a yummy lunch of calamares frites, salad and vino blanco - the afternoon was spent taking care of few errands including requesting our pilgrims credenciale from the cathedral, getting packs ready, last minute laundry etc.
The past three weeks have been fabulous - and indulgent! We have enjoyed every minute But now we are ready for the challenge of a more Spartan existence and some long days hiking. We might think better of that in a day or two - but for now we are excited to begin another camino.
Many of you have followed one or more of my earlier Caminos and, in some cases, we have walked together. So you know The Way is always full of surprises. We don't really have much of an idea of what's in store for Camino Mozarabe. We'll soon find out!
Before I sign off, thank you for your emails, news and good wishes - Helen (Mum), Cathy, Pam. Julie, Jacque, Helen C, Audrey, Rosanne, Jill, Ange, Mandi, Marian, Nick and Maurice. Lovely to hear from you.
Time for bed. The last few nights we've been dining Spanish style - quite late. Not tonight. We have a long walk ahead of us tomorrow, if all goes well. And the daytime temperatures are climbing to the high 20s. So an early start for us.
Hasta luego
Jenny and The French xxx
On the way to Sacramonte
The Caves of Sacramonte
Our corner - Casa Miravalle is dark terracotta building on the left
Foyer of Casa Miravalle
