Looooong travel day. Two, really.
6PM departure from Lexington led to a very full day. Nick dropped me off at the airport and the next 15 hours were pretty smooth. Verrrry short connection in Chicago made me vert grateful for having a small pack that I carried on.
Second connection in London was seamless, as was arrival in Madrid. Had a bit of a hiccup with the rail system (2 kinds) but eventually made my way to my hotel close to the Atocha train station. Trekked accross this part if town to buy trekking poles (can't carry them on) and was foiled in my other purchases. Will try tomorrow in Pamplona.
Finished the day with tapas and Albarino across the street from my
hotel.
Tomorrow: Pamplona and Roncesvalles.
Yay! Glad you've made it to Spain. Buena suerte y que lo desfrutas!