Mundaka - ES

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 on Czytaj więcej
Bilbao - ES

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, on Czytaj więcej
Santona - ES

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 the Czytaj więcej
Santander - ES

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 the Czytaj więcej
Santander - ES

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

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

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

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 follow Czytaj więcej
London - UK

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 and Czytaj więcej
Sean DPretty as! U gonna come back strong like el torro!
Patrick LearyHaha. Thanks Sean
Rebecca Sands
Beautiful!