I left Merida this morning, because I had already spent 2 nights at the same alberque. Paul is staying 1 more day to fully recoup his knees, but is meeting me here in Aljucén where I will again spend 2 nights. The trails are improving as we head north. It was a very pleasant trail, going by a lake formed by an ancient roman dam. At first I was going to stop at Carrascalejo, but there was absolutely nothing there. The town alberque was locked up, and there was no one in the town it seemed. I continued on to Aljucen, where I am staying in a fantastic renovated farmhouse alberque. Check it out. www.alberguerioaljucen.com It is here that I met John. John was a very successful diamond merchant, working for a large European diamond corporation. He had his own limousine and driver, And a large expense account. At the top of his game, he was involved in a car accident that damaged his spine. After many operations and walking again, John's wife left him. At this point, John did what any sane man would do, and he quit everything, gave his stuff away, and bought a donkey. The donkeys name is Bo. John has a tent, a camping stove, and basic supplies that he travels with. He camps at the side of the road, in farmers fields, or stays at alberques that can accomadate Bo. He is currently travelling to the south of Spain, to prepare for winter. He says that this lifestyle has made him happier than ever. John is full of stories, especially about what happens when he walks thru a town with Bo. First I have pics from today's trail, then of John and Bo.
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