So, today is my last day on the Camino this time. I didn't sleep well, mainly because of some snorers in our room. I woke at 05.00, before the alarm went off, but didn't get up until 05.30. Most of my things were already packed, so I was soon ready for the simple donativo breakfast. The hospitalero called me a taxi and all that was left for me to do was to say goodbye to Jay, Stella and Audrey.
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| 6 am goodbye |
The train to Madrid was very fast, 300 km (~180 miles) per hour. León to Madrid took two hours. In fact I had to ask two Spanish ladies if we were in Madrid already, since we arrived ten minutes early. Leaving the train they asked if I was going to the airport, and told me how to get there, very nice. In fact, I think everybody I've met in Spain have been very friendly. The Madrid Metro seems to be quite easy to use, or perhaps I was lucky, but I was soon at the airport.
The airport was trickier, especially since I had neither printed nor downloaded my ticket. Once I was able to connect to the WiFi that problem was soon solved and I could check in. Since the train and metro transfer were so fast I had lots of time, but the Barajas airport is large and confusing, and I was glad to have the extra time. I checked out all the tax-free shops, but everything seemed quite expensive, so I just got some chocolate that I finished while waiting to board the plane. Boarding took a very long time and we left ten minutes delayed.
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| Flying Norwegian Air |
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| Leaving Spain - but I'll be back! |
My camino didn't end the way I had planned or anticipated this time, but the camino is but a small part of Life, our real Camino.
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| In loving memory of my very much beloved father |
