Last night in Santiago and we once again stayed out after dark. Not being exhausted from walking helps. The streets were so alive, and even the plaza outside the cathedral was buzzing
After 11pm, and people still arriving and sitting around. |
Earlier in the evening we sat near an impromptu jam session. Spanish bag pipes and percussion box. Great sound.
Amazing myself sometimes. So unused to public transport systems as we are, organising and actually travelling by public transport can be stressful. However, we managed to purchase tickets to Madrid at a reduced senior price (no sure if we should be insulted that this option was offered to us), and at a more favourable time than we were originally told at Tourist Information Office. And we also got on and off the train at the right places.
Very interesting train ride - 5-6 hours, across lots of mountains. Probably should say through the mountains, and above the valleys, and at times reaching speeds up to 240km/hr. So smooth. Spectacular sights... But camera couldn't keep up.
As we neared Madrid, we could see more high, snow capped mountains. These soon disappeared from view as once again we shot off through an extremely long tunnel, totally avoiding the mountains. Amazing.
Notes to self
- So pleased we were able to get an earlier train. Would not have been nice trying to find or way here at night, or find the entrance to this Pension. Haha. We are so naive, and still have much to learn. Then again Spanish cities come to life after 10pm.
- Prices vary greatly here in Madrid, but one thing is for sure, Pilgrim prices and benefits are a thing of the past.
- Pack felt heavier today. Whoa!
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