Seville and the Via de la Plata,from 14 th April.

15 Apr

“For me there is only the traveling on paths that have heart, on any path that may have heart, and the only worthwhile challenge is to traverse its full length–and there I travel looking, looking breathlessly.” 

Landed in Seville, in good time; took the airport bus in to the city and followed excellent directions to the Backpackers Hostel, in the Triana district, close to the Camino.Friendly, well equipped  place.

We took a short stroll to the Seville Camino Confraternity Office,having a beer, en route,in the Triana district,just below the Punta Isabell II ; lively, with families beginning the evening Paseo. We received a warm welcome in the Pilgrim Office,where we bought the English Guide,badges and de la Plata T-Shirt! All for a good cause…

 

Walked back, passing Flamenco Boutiques. 

 

And alleyways giving a grim reminder of the past. 

  After an enjoyable meal,we were thinking of our preparations for the First Stage,given rain was forecast.

However, the next morning was bright and we set off through quiet streets, stopping at a Mural,depicting the Camino, with a 1000 Km sign to Santiago. 

     We walked through quite uninteresting scenery and after an hour and a half were glad of our first coffee stop, plus two of Hannah’s chocolate special cakes.

  We reached Santiponce,once dominated by the San Isidoro del Campo Monastery; then past the Roman site of Italica,the most enjoyable part of the walk,so far. 

 Orange Trees, then fields of young  wheat and Olive Trees before we followed the sign to Guillena; arriving just as the promised rain began to fall,with thunder echoing in the distance. 

   We reached Hostal Bar Frances and got a Pelegrino deal of bed, breakfast and evening meal for €30.00 each!

One Response to “Seville and the Via de la Plata,from 14 th April.”

  1. Neil marsh's avatar
    Neil marsh 16/04/2015 at 21:40 #

    Following your walk in England. Day one seems to have gone smoothly. England in control in the first test . West Indies require over 400 runs to win . Hoping for good weTher Sunday for first Warwickshire game v Hampshire
    Good luck Mac and John.

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