The weather in this part of Spain is unbearably hot right now. It is impossible to sleep at night. In addition, in order to walk the Camino Catalan in this heat, I would have to carry more water than I am able to carry. After much contemplation and comparison, I’ve decided to go back to Plan One to walk the Camino Frances.
Though the difference in temperature is less than 5 to 10°, there are other positives…
The stages are shorter
The stages are more populated
There are plenty of places to stop and rest
There’s a good supply of water
If it’s too hot to carry my backpack, there is backpack transport
I’ve canceled my reservations at Montserrat. Joe and I are talking about doing the Catalan route in the spring time when the weather is cooler
I have one more night here in Manresa at the Jesuit center. I’ve booked a train to Pamplona tomorrow morning. In the meantime, here are some photos of this beautiful place. The mosaics are just spectacular. The albergue here is simple, but sufficient. The meals are very good and this place is highly recommended if you ever are in the mood for a visit.
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