22 July - Jaca

Took the train from Atocha to Zaragoza. Missed the planned bus to Jaca but caught the next one. It was hot. Met a young student, had an interesting time waiting.

Diary

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Travelled by train from Madrid to Zaragoza. Missed the connecting bus to Jaca but caught the next one three hours later. Somewhere along the way I lost my peak hat.

It is hot, 35-40 degrees. Left my jacket and beanie at the hostal in Madrid. I may sleep there on my return or I may not. I may find my jacket or I may not. I do not believe I need it on this trip and my bag is full.

I am so impressed with everything Spanish. The railway and bus transport system is superb. People do things at speed, whether it is serving coffee or sweeping. Going out of your home country is so essential to get a new perspective on things.

Have just arrived in Jaca. Have left my bag at the albergue. It is so nice to see the normal albergue activities of wash, eat and sleep. Looking forward to my first day on this interrupted Aragones Camino.

In Jaca first thing is a beer, then find a shop for the peak/hat, then provisions for early departure tomorrow, and then a meal.

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Went to the church where I broke my leg. It was different. The stone has been replaced with wood. There are now lights on the steps. There is a 'lip' on each step. There is a handrail. And because of the closed door, you have time to adjust your eyes as you enter the dark interior.