DAY 18 ZAFRA

My accommodation, Albergue Convento San Francisco, serves the Pilgrim Trail. It’s a traditional moorish style hostel, oozing character & has won me over for another night stay. Seville is only a few days ride away & I don’t feel rushed. I didn’t plan to explore my surroundings, just to do as little as possible – the hostel’s inner courtyard was the perfect place for that!

Last night, the hostel’s only other two guests were cycle tourers, Hartmut & Beate from Germany. A great couple around 50 yrs old – both on a one year sabbatical from teaching – travelling Europe & with a plan to overwinter in the Canary Islands. Their English was good so enjoyed a good chat before waiving them off. Looking forward to them dropping me a note on the blog.

For late lunch at the Salon Romero, Maria steered me through the menu & to a nice glass of local wine.

This far south, eating out has become an “expensive” affair. My €3.50 breakfasts in the north is now €7.00 & a good meal €20 plus.