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- Day 26
- Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 9:06 AM
- 22 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
SpainPunta Corbeiro42°14’39” N 8°50’3” W
20 June Santiago to Vigo
June 20, 2018 in Spain ⋅ 22 °C
Had an easy train trip and then traffic and crowd shock in Vigo. Took the bus to Samil Beach which was quite nice for a city beach despite being low tide. .
Then enjoyed some shopping in the longRead more
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- Day 27
- Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 10:08 PM
- 23 °C
- Altitude: 12 m
- SpainPraia de Rodeira42°15’53” N 8°46’30” W
21 June Vigo
June 21, 2018 in Spain ⋅ 23 °C
Relaxing day as I caught the ferry to Cangas spotting dolphins on the way.
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- Day 28
- Friday, June 22, 2018 at 10:10 PM
- 26 °C
- Altitude: 70 m
- SpainPraia de Rodas42°13’35” N 8°54’12” W
22 June Isla Cies
June 22, 2018 in Spain ⋅ 26 °C
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- Day 29
- Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 10:12 PM
- 21 °C
- Altitude: 58 m
PortugalPraça da Liberdade41°8’49” N 8°36’39” W
23 June Vigo to Porto
June 23, 2018 in Portugal ⋅ 21 °C
The Ponte Luis is quite stunning but the town was buzzing with tourists and locals preparing gor tonights festival of Saint John ( San Juan).
Basically buy a plastic hammer, hit passersby on head soRead more
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- Day 30
- Sunday, June 24, 2018 at 1:01 PM
- 19 °C
- Altitude: 87 m
- PortugalAcademia Real de Marinha e Comércio41°8’48” N 8°36’57” W
24 June Porto
June 24, 2018 in Portugal ⋅ 19 °C
Slow start for Porto after last nights celebrations. Went to Miseracorda church museum, San Bento railway to see the tiles and port tasting at Croft the oldest portuguese port house.
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- Day 31
- Monday, June 25, 2018 at 1:02 PM
- 18 °C
- Altitude: 83 m
- PortugalIgreja do Carmo41°8’50” N 8°36’58” W
25 June Porto
June 25, 2018 in Portugal ⋅ 18 °C
Daytrip to Braga the most religious town in Portugal then dinner with Wendy and Michael again with amazing views, great food and service.
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- Day 32
- Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at 1:04 PM
- 18 °C
- Altitude: 94 m
- PortugalPraça de Carlos Alberto41°8’55” N 8°36’57” W
26 June Porto
June 26, 2018 in Portugal ⋅ 18 °C
Douro Valley tour today including port tasting, excellent portuguese lunch, river boat trip, views and wine tasting.
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- Day 33
- Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at 1:08 PM
- 19 °C
- Altitude: 88 m
- PortugalTeatro Sá da Bandeira41°8’50” N 8°36’29” W
27 June Last day in Porto
June 27, 2018 in Portugal ⋅ 19 °C
After local breakfast of pingo, fresh oj, tostada and pasteis da nata, walked across scarey top level of Ponte Luis. Then up to Trinidade metro which was much more authentic area. Another chicken fromRead more
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- Day 34
- Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 5:20 PM
- 27 °C
- Altitude: 264 m
FranceRuisseau Coulès43°58’12” N 2°9’28” E
28 Jun - 2 July Souel France
June 28, 2018 in France ⋅ 27 °C
5 nights with John and Udi at Souel. Walked to Cordes sur Ciel for morning cafe noisettes, lunch at Ibrou in Albi and another in Gaillac and Sunday lunch party of 7 at their place - great company andRead more
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- Day 39
- Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at 8:53 PM
- 26 °C
- Altitude: 20 m
- FranceCollioure Railway Station42°31’29” N 3°4’58” E
3 July Collioure
July 3, 2018 in France ⋅ 26 °C
3 hour drive to the touristy but nice coastal town of Collioure where our self guided walk starts from.
Last 3 photos are af Udi and John’s
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- Day 40
- Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at 8:58 PM
- 29 °C
- Altitude: 6 m
- FrancePort de Plaisance42°28’54” N 3°8’11” E
4 July Walk Collioure to Banyuls
July 4, 2018 in France ⋅ 29 °C
Steep walk up to the Castle of St Elme with views over Collioure then Udi and I took the coast route while John went inland. After an hour we thought we were nearly there so enjoyed a 50min swim on aRead more
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- Day 41
- Thursday, July 5, 2018 at 1:55 PM
- 27 °C
- Altitude: 11 m
- SpainPlatja de Portbou42°25’39” N 3°9’33” E
5 Jul Banyuls to Port Bou
July 5, 2018 in Spain ⋅ 27 °C
A hard day of walking on the inland route. The heat is punishing, but the coastal scenery from the hills above is lovely and our afternoon swim was pleasant. Port Bou is just over the Spanish borderRead more
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- Day 42
- Friday, July 6, 2018 at 1:56 PM
- 28 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- SpainPlatja de la Farella42°21’51” N 3°10’5” E
6 Jul Port Bou to Llanca
July 6, 2018 in Spain ⋅ 28 °C
Breakfast in a local cafe where we struggled to get a double for John, then a hot inland walk. John was not feeling well so Udi and I took on the optional detour to Puig d’Esquers. Ascended pastRead more
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- Day 43
- Saturday, July 7, 2018 at 2:00 PM
- 29 °C
- Altitude: 139 m
- SpainCap Gros42°20’33” N 3°13’58” E
7 Jul Llanca to Port de la Selva
July 7, 2018 in Spain ⋅ 29 °C
Once again the day was hot and we reluctantly passed some inviting beaches.
Enjoyed a tapas lunch in a clinical looking restaurant in Port de la Selva, then wandered the shops with Udi buying a navyRead more
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- Day 44
- Sunday, July 8, 2018 at 2:02 PM
- 30 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- SpainIlla Massina42°17’43” N 3°19’9” E
8 Jul Port de la Selva to Cadaques
July 8, 2018 in Spain ⋅ 30 °C
Last day of walking but it was a long coastal one and it was going to be stifling hot. After a breakfast stuff up by the hotel we had a cortado, fresh oj and croissant in a square, then headed off upRead more
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- Day 45
- Monday, July 9, 2018 at 2:03 PM
- 30 °C
- Altitude: 140 m
- SpainPlatja es Llaner Gran42°16’51” N 3°15’45” E
9 Jul Resting in Cadaques
July 9, 2018 in Spain ⋅ 30 °C
Slept well but exhausted after several days of hard walking in the extreme heat.
Long breakfast then to Cadaques art museum, church and Udi and I swum round off the rocks.
Rested till walking to ourRead more
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- Day 46
- Tuesday, July 10, 2018
- ☀️ 25 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- SpainStatue of Salvador Dali42°17’20” N 3°16’41” E
10- 14 Jul Calella de Palafrugell
July 10, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Taxi to Figueres where John and Udi were impressed by the Dali Museum and I wandered through the town. They continued by taxi back to Collioure while I caught the train to Palafruguell and was met byRead more
