Mundaka - ES
June 9, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Was given some good advice by a local last evening. Him speaking no english, and my Spanish limited to "Hola", "Cerveja", "Gracias". So with hand gestures and facial expressions, was told to stay onRead more
Bilbao - ES
June 10, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
The fishing villages only awaken after 5 pm. The harbours become the local swimming pool and meeting place and and are a hive of activity.
In one of the attached pictures is a school playground, onRead more
Santona - ES
June 11, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Bilbao yesterday was a large city but very much industrial. Not much going for it, even in the "old city" which are normally quite interesting. Back now on the coast, far more enjoyable.
After theRead more
Jenni BothaWell you'll be leaving the beautiful Spanish coastline and afternoon siestas today. Back to the miles in UK & hopefully good weather.
Jenni Botha
This could be in SA same plants that thrive here - note the burglar bars too!
Santander - ES
June 12, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Last night's campsite was but a stones throw from the beach. Was great being able to hear the ocean all night.
Not a long ride today but good to get into Santander early to do some exploring of theRead more
Santander - ES
June 13, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
2,000 km covered now in 4 weeks :)
Time to bid farewell to Spain. Wish I could keep going but alas, there are no more ferries back to the UK if I continue any further.
FERRY - Santander to Portsmouth
June 14, 2016, Celtic Sea ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Gloomy day to be setting sail from Santander, 24 hour back to the UK. Worst part of the journey so far. Did not take well to the rough seas. Cycling back would have been more enjoyable.
Portsmouth - UK
June 16, 2016 in England ⋅ 🌧 15 °C
Can see now why the Brits go to Spain for their beach holidays. Plenty to see in the Historic Dockyard of Portsmouth.
Bags packed for next leg back to London.
Guildford - UK
June 17, 2016 in England ⋅ 🌧 18 °C
Poor weather did nothing to dampen my spirits. Made enjoyable by quiet country lanes and quaint villages.
Am hoping tomorrow to follow a canal from here till it reaches the river Thames, then followRead more
London - UK
June 18, 2016 in England ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
And so back now where the journey started five weeks ago. Thankful that everything went smoothly, no mechanical or health issues, and the wheels kept turning. Granted a few minor issues here and andRead more
Simon KnuppelAwesome pictures Pat. I reckon your photography might surpass your pedalling!! Just kidding mate... stop making us jealous now! See you soon!
Chandre de Jager... and no marauding goats! I still don't believe that story from Coffee Bay. 😁😊😄
Sean DPretty as! U gonna come back strong like el torro!
Patrick LearyHaha. Thanks Sean
Rebecca Sands
Beautiful!