Saying Goodbye

Well, another week has flown by and I now have less than 5 days left in Granada. On Friday I head for Madrid and Saturday fly out to London for 4 days. It will be a bit difficult in some ways to leave Granada as I feel very at home here and even now, after nearly 8 weeks, there are still new things to discover and explore. I have really enjoyed my time in Granada and would really like to return one day.

So, England for 4 days. Lots of cultural tourism to undertake in London and  I have a trip to Bath planned as well. It will be a shock I think to be speaking English all the time after 5 months in Spain. Perhaps I will find some Spanish ex-pats in London to chat to?

My mind is definitely turning to the challenges and preparation for the Camino de Santiago de Compostela. I've been wearing my walking boots for a few weeks and packed the backpack with the necessary gear. I'm about as prepared as I can be. I officially start on 1st September from the south of France, but will arrive two days earlier to do some warm-up walks first. As the first two days are climbing the Pyrenees, I think I need to ensure the leg muscles are well and truly ready before I head off. Should be lots of fun.

Anyway, have a few chores to do today to ensure a smooth get-away on Friday. Next blog will probably be from London.