• John Hubbard
  • Benji Taylor
  • John Hubbard
  • Benji Taylor

Spain & France '24

A 39-day adventure by John & Benji Read more
  • Trip start
    October 12, 2024

    First Morning

    October 14, 2024 in France ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C

    We've woken up on our first morning in France just south of Fontainebleu. An early start this morning to continue the drive to Moraira.

  • Half Way There

    Oct 14–15, 2024 in France ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C

    We're about half way to Moraira (where we'll stay for a couple of weeks). It's raining but warm. We'll get up early tomorrow for a full day of driving.

  • Climbing in Guardalest

    October 16, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C

    We went climbing in Guardalest, it's a beautiful castle complex high up on a rocky out crop, with stunning views and some great climbs, it was Benji's very first time climbing outdoors and although he didn't quite complete the 2 routes he tried; he did really well considering how hard they were!
    Also we couldn't unsee the gorilla face in the rock! Haha
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  • Climb up the Peňon

    October 17, 2024 in Spain ⋅ 🌬 24 °C

    We went to Calp and climbed up the Peňon rock that looms over the town from the coast, the views were incredible though the climb up there was a lil scary in places, the rock was so polished from the thousands of tourists that have come before us, that and having to manage Joey made it um..... Interesting at times! Well worth it though,!Read more

  • Almansa

    October 20, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C

    Driving along the highway we spotted a fantastic castle up on a hill and decided to stop off for a look around and some lunch, the town centre is covered in beautiful buildings, the place is a lil run down here n there but pretty even so!Read more

  • Madrid

    October 21, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C

    We spent the day in Madrid exploring the city and saw the palace, cathedral, several squares and an ancient Egyptian temple..

  • Molina De Aragon

    October 22, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C

    Once again we passed another castle on a hill (typical Spain!) this was an Islamic fort from the 14th Century, it's had restoration over the years but is in surprisingly remarkable condition.
    The town below it has houses made out of the walls and towers, was very picturesque!Read more

  • Alto Mijares

    Oct 22–24, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C

    We spent 2 nights at an amazing climbing area Alto Mijares. Unfortunately it rained most of the time we were there so we didn't get to explore the crag. Definitely one to go back to some day.

  • Cap Salou

    October 26, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C

    We travelled to the coast again to seek out the warmth but it's difficult to find anything but rain at the moment.

    There was a beautiful sunset and we're hoping (but not hopeful) for better weather tomorrow.Read more

    Trip end
    November 19, 2024