SpainPlaya de Gaztetape43°18’10” N 2°12’18” W
August 31, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
A Five hour walk is enough for me today! I took a designated walking area on the edge of a busy road that curls around from Zarautz to Getaria (the alternative route). Though it was loud with roaringRead more
SpainDeba43°17’39” N 2°21’14” W
September 1, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
I'm impressed how the grapes are grown here. To harvest, you may walk under the trellises of woven wire and easily pick the hanging clusters. Their farming style is so meticulous. The woman statue isRead more
TravelerMarjae and I have really been enjoying all the great pics so far! We’re able to view them over our cold brew every morning☕️ 😊. Love their vineyards over their, Valserrano wine…our favorite🍷.
Jzionna's WanderingsYes, lovely wines! I haven't had any since I've arrived. The first week is most exhausting until I gain my strength. Then, I may be able to enjoy myself and share wine.
SpainDeba43°17’39” N 2°21’14” W September 1, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
The never-ending, up day! A nine hour hiking day for me! Most people I met and the end of the hike had agony in their faces. It was a hard day. Slippery from the rain the day before and steep. But theRead more
SpainDeba43°17’39” N 2°21’14” W
September 1, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
I just can't get enough of discovering the fauna & flora wherever I go! I discovered these little insects that sleep inside these pillowy pods. There are beautiful donkeys, goats, and cows over everyRead more
SpainMarkina-Xemein43°16’3” N 2°30’0” W
September 2, 2023 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 23 °C
I woke this morning while still dark. The sounds of packs russeling, silouetted pilgrims with torches on their forheads were packing their gear. Whispers of many languages softly babbling, toiletsRead more
SpainLizeo Antzokia43°18’54” N 2°40’40” W September 3, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
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 ofRead more
SpainLizeo Antzokia43°18’54” N 2°40’40” W
September 4, 2023 in Spain ⋅ 🌩️ 21 °C
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 allRead more
TravelerI recommend taking the route along the right side of the river that goes past the Guggenheim. It's the shortest and mostly flat. Then you cross the really cool bridge to Portugalete. There is a donativo albergue in Portugalete or if you walk on to Pobeña there is a dontativo albergue there too.
Jzionna's WanderingsThat's what I've been told👍🏼. Thanks. I do have a couple of blisters 😬.
TravelerBandage them well. You can make a donut shape out of a piece of moleskin to cushion around the blister. Then cover the whole thing with tape. It might be a good idea to just go to Portugalete for a short day to give your feet a break. Pobeña is another 12+ km, so it would almost double the distance.
SpainLizeo Antzokia43°18’54” N 2°40’40” W
September 4, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
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.Read more
SpainPlaya La Arena43°20’54” N 3°6’44” W September 5, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
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 andRead more
SpainPlaya La Arena43°20’54” N 3°6’44” W
September 5, 2023 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 25 °C
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 comesRead more
TravelerThat's the albergue where I stayed. It was very nice, and the hospitalero was helpful.
Jzionna's WanderingsVery helpful, loving it! Did you swim at the beach? Where did you find a good meal?
TravelerNo swimming that day as it was cool and drizzly. I went with the young woman I was walking with (we were the only ones in the albergue!) to a pintxos bar for dinner.
Jzionna's WanderingsI went to a market for a baguette, goat cheese, and peaches. I got eggs, then realized there's no stove. So I boiled watr in the elcrtic tea pot to cook my eggs. I placed slices on the table to share with others. A good night. The rain is supposed to come tomorrow night. I think we're going to have 2 or 3 days of walking in it. Oh boy!