Enjoyed a good night's sleep!

After picking up our clothing from the drying racks (where they never dry here from so much humidity), and pulling our muddy shoes from the shelf, I set off early morning with a small troop ofLæs mere
To Bilboa and the Guggenheim Museum

What a fun place to visit! A delightful experience for your senses. Colors, shapes, and sound swim all around you. Had a wonderful afternoon of veiwing and pincho tasting. It was hot and muggy allLæs mere
A few more from yesterday

The warm, humid environment gives to growing large plush plants here. Agriculture is abundant . I thought it was a neat way of protecting the grapes, with wax coated paper bags around the clusters.Læs mere
Bilbao to Playa de la Areña

I ended up taking a train from Bilbao to Portugalete, then walking to Playa de la Arena. And still It was a sweat and grit workout. I passed Bastilica of Santa Maria on the way. Cathedrals andLæs mere
Playa de la Areña, Atlantic Ocean

This is how it looks at night (8:&9:) at this lovely coastal town north of Spain. I took a long stroll down the beach. Today was an extra hot day, 94°and humid. This is the time when everyone comesLæs mere
A man and his peppers

The most beautiful red grande peppers are grown here! I passed a man who had peppers hanging over his door. He and his roaster friend were roasting these gorgeous peppers on a grill outside his frontLæs mere
Playa de la Areña to Castro Urdiales

After a beautiful hike along the clifts at the edge of the sea, we changed over to walking on hot pavement on high traffic roads. What a relief to have the path lead into a tunnel through a mountainLæs mere
Food, Flowers and interesting things.

Red figs fall along the roadside. Fig trees grow prolific along the roads and trails. I snacked on walnuts from one of my treks; they were also everywhere. But also there are lemons, kiwis, pears... aLæs mere
Castro-Urdiales

This is a boating and a fishing town. The children and dogs jump from the old Roman ruins to the cove off the bay. I enjoyed watching these boys throw themselves off the oldstone steps, and as youLæs mere
Off early to Liendo

From morning to evening. I took fewer pictures today. There was a lot of walking uphill on hot pavement. In the state of exhaustion most of the day.
Sunrise was a beautiful beginning.
Some of usLæs mere
From Liendo to Santoña

Leaving early from Liendo. This albergue was pact full of pilgrims. I actually had a very good night's sleep. We often leave sepperately for our day's walk but we always walk into eachother, somewhereLæs mere
Santoña to Playa de Berria

We took a ferry across the channel from Sotoña to Playa de Berria. Other boats pass, and everyone waves. Playa de Berria is a small beach town. I shared a hostel/hotel room with the sisters fromLæs mere
Santander

Sometimes, this is how I feel when I can't find an arrow anywhere (the gargoyle's expression) and wandering naked and vulnerable as the statues in this park. We took a ferry to Santander. But it'sLæs mere
SANTILLANA DEL MAR

Cobble stone streets and stone walls of Santillana de la Mar have buildings dating back to the 8th century. Now a tourist attraction, it still has its old world charm with cow, sheep, and goatsLæs mere
On the way to Comillas

Walking alone most of the time. Every day is a challenge with pushing to my limits and stepping outside my comfort zones. My legs are dappled with heat rash, and my 15-pound pack feels twice itsLæs mere
Blanca, mi angel de la dia.

I decided to leave Comillas late in the afternoon, for the reason that the only alberque in that town was full, the other one was closed, and any other options were not reasonable. So I thought that ILæs mere
SERDIO

Smooth walking today. Did not over push. Went at an even pace and landed just at the right time of day.
Lately, Judy and Sandra from Australia have been in synch with my rythm of walk, for we areLæs mere
Pendueles

In a few days, I will be halfway to Santiago. The walk is getting easier, as my strength builds up. I've packed away my shoes for the past three days, preferring to wear my sandles. My feet can airLæs mere
Casa Flor Albergue y Restaurante

It's nice to eat Mexican food tonight, well, somewhat like. The owner is Peruvian. Corn tortilla chips and cheese were a treat. In a tiny room with 5 women, we have to do-si-do around each other inLæs mere
Celorio, Asturias

What if people woke up like roosters and shouted at the top of their lungs," GOOD MORNING!!"?
As we walk through a hill side early morning the neighboring cocks are greeting the day.
Some campsitesLæs mere
Fiesta de Santo Christo del Nueva

We entered Nueva just in time for its festival! Wonderful costumes and marching band!
On the way, we found a batch of kittens, waiting for their mother to return from hunting, no doubt.
One cameLæs mere
On the way to Rabidesilla

Some days of walking are pushing it to my extreme limits. After 7 hours, I think I can't go on, but there are still 3 miles to go. Feet in agony, toes swallon with blisters. I just want to lay on aLæs mere
Pablo, on the way to La Isla.

Pablo rode his bicycle with 3 other amigos for 4 caminos in past years. So he supports the camino walkers by putting up signs of painted names of the different cities of walkers from all around theLæs mere
Leaving La Isla to Toren

Early morning walkers are preparing to leave from la Isla to begin another day. We cluster like grapes at every albergue, then break apart at every walk. We follow our own paces. We pass pretty townsLæs mere
To Peón

Resting in the cool grass after a steep and difficult climb today. Under a canopy, all is well again.
Passing amusing views on our way to the next albergue to Peón. At a church, a van came and pickedLæs mere
RejsendeI am glad you are treating yourself!❤️
Rejsende
How picturesque !!!
RejsendeNice accommodations, beautiful meal and the shoes tell the real story. The landscape is exquisite. Keep on trucking, Jz. Looks like it's worth every step of the way. xo