Being Spaniards for a day
6. September in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 35 °C
We did as all self respecting Spaniards do and had a siesta!
It is really hot. Our hotel concierge suggested a bar for drinks and food and it did not disappoint.
Quaint, eclectic and vibrant -Weiterlesen
Heathrow
6. September in England ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
And so our little adventure begins ....
With a queue for the plane!
On our way to Madrid
6. September in England ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Arrived Madrid
6. September in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 34 °C
We've already walked 5500 steps and are not at our hotel yet. Stopped for a snack and a drink as we're hitting the night market this evening for a bigger meal.
Good morning
7. September in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 34 °C
Well after 10,000 steps yesterday and a lovely meal we were in bed by about 11:30pm and slept till 9am!!
David went to fetch coffee whilst I changed, we'll the coffee was really really vile and I amWeiterlesen
Goodbye Madrid
7. September in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 34 °C
Had a wonderful tour of beautiful Madrid even saw the oldest restaurant in the world!
Got the traditional calamari sandwich and now about to take the train to Pamplona
And tomorrow more than 50 000Weiterlesen
ReisenderThe one I am standing next to? He represents all retired men in Spain apparently, who go around critiquing the work of the municipality because they are bored! Apparently touching his bum brings you good luck, but I wasn't going to try as he was so hot that I would have burnt my hand
Pamplona
7. September in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 35 °C
Uneventful trip on the train to Pamplona - although the effect of the drought can so easily be seen. It was scary watching the outside temperatures being displayed on the LED screen 36.6 then 37Weiterlesen
Good morning and goodbye
8. September in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
We woke up before the sparrows hoping to walk a bit before got too hot. Breakfast was interesting and coffee passable at least.
It's been glorious walking before the sun came up.
12,000 steps, 8.46kmWeiterlesen
Zariquiegui
8. September in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
Oh gosh that was hard! 17,000 steps and 2 big hills.
Stopped in the shade and eating biltong and apples. The next hill is extremely steep and I'm not sure I can do that after just 3 hours sleep so mayWeiterlesen
The beginning of the end (of day 1)
8. September in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
R&R
8. September in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Found a lovely little bar to have a proper rest and recharge
Arrived at our hostel
8. September in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 33 °C
Arrived at Jakue Hostel in Puerta la Reina, which offers accommodation to suit all, including tree house, glamping, hostel, or hotel. Our room is a 3x2m box with bathroom and bunk beds... just perfectWeiterlesen
Caraqui
9. September in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
Pronounced see-rau-key. Unfortunately this morning was a rather late start, we needed to use the library which only opened at 8:30, and after we finished it would have been too late to walk fromWeiterlesen
Sustenance
9. September in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C
This is typical. Walk into any tiny town (in this case, 'Rorca') and the first thing you see is "BAR". It's sustenance for body and soul!
Walk elevation
9. September in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C
This is to give everyone an idea of the terrain we are walking today
Lorca
9. September in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C
The walk is easier today as its not too hot and there is a lovely breeze.
We passed amazing countryside and orchards of peaches, plums, olives, figs and vineyards. We entering into wine country now.Weiterlesen
Estella
9. September in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
OMG!!!!! Every part of me hurts, I think even my face does
Walked 18.10km today, but it was so difficult. Up and down the hills, on mostly loose gravel paths or 2000+ year old Roman cobbledWeiterlesen
ReisenderI wish that was true. People 15 years older than me have zoomed past us! I think we are just stubborn.
Welcome to Cirauqui
9. September in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Passing through this beautiful quirky Roman village ~2000 yrs old cobbled road and bridge, but what we can see of the houses are very impressive.
Nearing the end
10. September in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
A shorter day today, just 12 kms albeit in the high 20's and a very undulating terrain, although no big climbs like previous days. The highlight must have been our wine tasting experience at 9.00amWeiterlesen
Real Spain
10. September in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Whilst walking through Los Arcos (and some other towns), we saw what appeared to be security bars on doors and garages. Latterly, we realised they were to protect properties during a bull run throughWeiterlesen
ReisenderNever ever go away without your coffee maker again! Have passport, have credit card, have coffee maker - will travel!
Goodbye Los Arcos
11. September in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Last leg today. On our way to Logrono.
Interesting albergue last night. Also met and dined with some other peregrinos and this morning had a breakfast of champions!
Looking forward to Logrono, lastWeiterlesen
Logrono glorious Logrono!!
11. September in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
OMG today was a shorter walk at about 11km but felt like 50km!
The hills are hard but my gosh the downhills are worse.
I do struggle so much with going down the hills.
It was a good walk though andWeiterlesen
Finish line
11. September in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Arrived Logrono around 3pm today, which marks the end of our walk. We dumped our backpacks at the hotel reception and headed straight into town for 'cold drinks', knowing if we went to our room, weWeiterlesen
Calle de Laurel
11. September in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
After jacuzzi, sauna, jacuzzi, shower and lie down we went off to this famous street (we've been here before) and it did not disappoint!!
The food is amazing and the wine is incredible and it isWeiterlesen
Last night in Spain
12. September in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
It has been a wonderful relaxing kinda day. Woke up late, lots of aches and pains still. Had some breakfast, meansered around the beautiful streets of Logrono, drank more bad coffee, bought gorgeousWeiterlesen
