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- tirsdag den 12. september 2017 kl. 07.39
- ⛅ 9 °C
- Højde: 44 m
NordirlandSprucefield54°29’6” N 6°4’5” W
Setting off from home - we're on our way
12. september 2017, Nordirland ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
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- Dag 1
- tirsdag den 12. september 2017 kl. 12.27
- ⛅ 14 °C
- Højde: 61 m
IrlandDublin Airport53°25’29” N 6°14’30” W
Dublin Airport
12. september 2017, Irland ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Laurie ReynoldsHi, Nuala, lucky lucky you. Can't wait to hear how it goes! Buen camino
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- tirsdag den 12. september 2017 kl. 19.56
- ⛅ 19 °C
- Højde: 25 m
SpanienUrumea River43°19’23” N 1°58’39” W
San Sebastián
12. september 2017, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Super-easy journey today - a quick flight from Dublin to Bilbao and a bus from the airport to San Sebastián.
We had a nice evening, wandering around the city and watching the huge waves. QuiteLæs mere
Laurie ReynoldsNuala, I stayed in the Pension Donostiarra, but I checked on google maps to see that it's not close to this bodega. Hope your walk tomorrow is super fun! Find the alpinista route, girl! And stay on the GR 121!
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- Dag 2
- onsdag den 13. september 2017 kl. 18.52
- ☀️ 22 °C
- Højde: 19 m
- SpanienGalería de Arte Echevarría43°19’2” N 1°59’8” W
And here we are again - San Sebastián
13. september 2017, Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
We got up nice and early this morning and took the 6.30am airport bus. Within 25 minutes we were hopping off just after Irun, ready to start walking. We met Heather from Canada who was hunting for theLæs mere
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- Dag 2
- onsdag den 13. september 2017 kl. 22.41
- ⛅ 20 °C
- Højde: 20 m
- SpanienGalería de Arte Echevarría43°19’2” N 1°59’7” W
Appreciating the simple things
13. september 2017, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
The waves were huge this evening on La Concha beach. As I enjoyed the childish pleasure of swimming into each one and being thrown around as if in a washing machine, I realised how lucky I am to getLæs mere
Elizabeth CuddyA cup of tea!, I forget what that looks like, what an addition to your supply list.
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- Dag 3
- torsdag den 14. september 2017 kl. 19.39
- ⛅ 17 °C
- Højde: 53 m
- SpanienSan Anton mendia / Cima San Anton43°18’7” N 2°12’20” W
Getaria
14. september 2017, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
We had all kinds of weather and every type of terrain today. The rain was pounding as we left San Sebastián, donned in our wet weather gear. Although it gradually abated, the natural trails were veryLæs mere
Laurie ReynoldsLove the picture of Getaria. Are you in the albergue up out of town? I'll have to add your GR121 alternative from Zarautz to my list, I never found it!
Elizabeth CuddySounds like it is going well Nuala. Scratches are better than blisters!
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- Dag 4
- fredag den 15. september 2017 kl. 08.57
- 🌧 12 °C
- Højde: 12 m
- SpanienArridokietako Andre Maria / Nuestra Señora de Arridokieta43°17’48” N 2°15’26” W
Zumaia
15. september 2017, Spanien ⋅ 🌧 12 °C
I love it when there's a breakfast stop about 5kms from our starting point. That first hour of walking has a clear purpose - coffee and tortilla con patata!
Today's breakfast stop had an extra pointLæs mere
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- Dag 4
- fredag den 15. september 2017 kl. 16.28
- ⛅ 15 °C
- Højde: 260 m
- SpanienKardalamutur43°17’37” N 2°23’11” W
About 22kms to Albergue Izarbide
15. september 2017, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
A tough day, with lots of hills, rain and mud. It felt like much more than 22kms. However, we stopped in a few places along the way and (mostly!) enjoyed the journey.
This is my second time to stayLæs mere
Elizabeth CuddyA Spanish fella was complaining about too many walkers., he ytook time of unworkable and why is everyone else not at work!
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- Dag 4
- fredag den 15. september 2017 kl. 17.30
- ⛅ 17 °C
- Højde: 17 m
- SpanienDeba43°17’44” N 2°21’22” W
Lunch in Deba
15. september 2017, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
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- Dag 5
- lørdag den 16. september 2017 kl. 18.23
- ⛅ 16 °C
- Højde: 86 m
- SpanienMarkina43°16’8” N 2°29’59” W
Markina - exhausted!
16. september 2017, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Another day of ups and downs, with muddy trails and scenic views. We were so glad to reach Markina at lunchtime. We considering walking a bit further, but decided that rest was more important today.Læs mere
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- Dag 6
- søndag den 17. september 2017
- ⛅ 18 °C
- Højde: 20 m
- SpanienUrdaibai43°18’60” N 2°40’40” W
Gernika
17. september 2017, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
I really like Gernika, especially on a Sunday when the shops are closed and the town is full of families. We had a touristy day here. Damian went to the peace museum, I did our laundry in theLæs mere
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- Dag 7
- mandag den 18. september 2017 kl. 18.39
- 🌧 16 °C
- Højde: 22 m
- SpanienAlbia Garden43°15’53” N 2°55’26” W
About 31kms to Bilbao
18. september 2017, Spanien ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
We left Gernika at about 7am, with no fixed plan other than to have coffee in Larrabetzu (16kms) and decide whether to walk to Lezama, or all the way to Bilbao.
The first part of the walk involvedLæs mere
Laurie ReynoldsYou are a real trooper, Nuala! Fingers crossed for you that the weather really improves.
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- Dag 7
- mandag den 18. september 2017 kl. 21.33
- ⛅ 15 °C
- Højde: 30 m
- SpanienBilbao43°15’29” N 2°55’20” W
Rainy evening in Bilbao
18. september 2017, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
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- Dag 8
- tirsdag den 19. september 2017 kl. 17.54
- ⛅ 20 °C
- Højde: 75 m
- SpanienPlaza dario Regoyos Enparantza43°18’60” N 3°1’14” W
Bilbao to Portugalete
19. september 2017, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
A shortish walk today, so we got up a bit later than usual and had breakfast in Bilbao. We debated which route to take - the 'official' path seemed to be about 19kms, while the more industrial routeLæs mere
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- tirsdag den 19. september 2017 kl. 22.05
- ⛅ 12 °C
- Højde: 75 m
- SpanienPlaza dario Regoyos Enparantza43°18’60” N 3°1’14” W
Portugalete, and a hop across the river
19. september 2017, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
When I walked some of the Norte in May, I met Xabier from Bilbao most days. He was a mine of useful information and I remember his advice about the route out of Bilbao. He suggested walking on theLæs mere
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- Dag 9
- onsdag den 20. september 2017 kl. 20.25
- 🌙 18 °C
- Højde: 20 m
- SpanienPuerto de Castro Urdiales43°23’4” N 3°13’4” W
Castro Urdiales
20. september 2017, Spanien ⋅ 🌙 18 °C
Nice walk today, but with a little too much asphalt. Great to see the sea again and to have an afternoon swim. More comments too follow when I'm less tired!
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- torsdag den 21. september 2017 kl. 21.44
- ⛅ 18 °C
- Højde: 16 m
- SpanienPlaya de Berria43°27’49” N 3°28’17” W
Santoña
21. september 2017, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
We set out this morning from Castro Urdiales, thinking about walking to Liendo or perhaps as far as Laredo. 38kms and about 10 hours later we arrived in Santoña.
I should clarify that this wasn'tLæs mere
Elizabeth CuddyAnd, stand on your head. It feels great and your feet will love it most of all.
Laurie ReynoldsLook at that empty boat! I think that was a brilliant idea, to head to Santoña. Enjoy the luxury.
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- Dag 11
- fredag den 22. september 2017 kl. 17.46
- ⛅ 18 °C
- Højde: 84 m
- SpanienGüemes43°26’53” N 3°38’44” W
Santoña to Guemes
22. september 2017, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
This was another nice walk, with no fixed plan for our final destination. We took the coastal option from the Santoña beach, which involved a short sharp climb on a narrow track. It certainly got theLæs mere
Laurie ReynoldsAhhh, Guemes, I missed it this year. Tomorrow Santander? How much longer do you have, Nuala?
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- Dag 12
- lørdag den 23. september 2017 kl. 13.32
- ☀️ 23 °C
- Højde: Havoverfladen
- SpanienPalacete del Embarcadero43°27’42” N 3°48’5” W
Güemes to Santander
23. september 2017, Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Sometimes it's great to walk long and fast, but it can also be nice to ramble along with no sense of urgency. Today's walk definitely fell into the latter category.
We had breakfast in the albergueLæs mere
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- Dag 13
- søndag den 24. september 2017 kl. 17.25
- ⛅ 20 °C
- Højde: 33 m
- SpanienFondeadero de la Osa43°27’49” N 3°47’14” W
Leaving Santander by the coast
24. september 2017, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
We took another coastal option today. Instead of following the arrows along concrete and asphalt, we walked along the promenade towards the beaches and the cliffs, passing through some very nice partsLæs mere
Laurie ReynoldsI so agree with you about the lack of pilgrim interest. We'll have to drum up business on the forum!!
Elizabeth CuddyHow do you find out about the options. I just followed the arrows everyday.
RejsendeElizabeth - you need to join the Camino forum! I'll send you links when I get home. Laurie - 8 people took the coastal route out of Santander a day after us, using your GPS tracks! The word is spreading, but most pilgrims we met were Spanish (using Gronze) or German (using the red or yellow German guides).
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- søndag den 24. september 2017 kl. 17.42
- ⛅ 20 °C
- Højde: 24 m
- SpanienPunta de San Juan de la Canal43°28’27” N 3°53’43” W
Santander to Sota de la Marina
24. september 2017, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
We walked about 21kms today, along coastal roads and paths with beautiful views of the sea. As it was a Sunday, there were lots of people on the trails and at the beauty spots along the way. WeLæs mere
Laurie ReynoldsNuala, you've probably already seen this, but gronze lists some private alternatives after Boo but before Santillana. https://www.gronze.com/etapa/santander/santilla…. Buen camino, peregrina!!!!
Claire ToppingLoving all these sea and beach photos. Will have to see if I can inspire Mr T to get his walking shoes on! Definitely looks like my type of walk.
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- mandag den 25. september 2017 kl. 18.05
- 🌧 19 °C
- Højde: 7 m
- SpanienPunta de San Juan de la Canal43°28’26” N 3°53’36” W
Enjoying the coast
25. september 2017, Spanien ⋅ 🌧 19 °C
We had dinner last night in the bar opposite the Posada de la Morena. It's right beside the beach and we listened to the waves crashing against the rocks. Although we could probably have walked thisLæs mere
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- mandag den 25. september 2017 kl. 18.17
- 🌧 18 °C
- Højde: 92 m
- SpanienSantillana43°23’28” N 4°6’30” W
About 31kms to Santillana del Mar
25. september 2017, Spanien ⋅ 🌧 18 °C
We made it! This was a day of contrasts: mind-blowing coastal views, a calm forest trail and an awful lot of road-walking. It's good to have arrived. We've checked into a a cute little pension -Læs mere
Elizabeth CuddyWell done there Nuala. Isn't that a lovely place, I hope there are less tour busses there in the morning. It was mobbed when I was there, plus it was raining.
RejsendeHi Elizabeth, it's very pretty indeed. Full of tourists tonight! There are a few walking tours making their way around the town.
Laurie ReynoldsSo happy to see you are there safe and sound. Though I am not a big fan of all the ticky tacky souvenir shops, I do very much LOVE the romanesque cloister, as you might have guessed! That picture of the pine forest was very evocative -- just like I remember it!
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- Dag 15
- tirsdag den 26. september 2017 kl. 17.30
- ⛅ 19 °C
- Højde: 38 m
- SpanienComillas43°23’5” N 4°17’22” W
21.5kms to Comillas
26. september 2017, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
It was good to do a shorter walk and to arrive in Comillas in time for a menu del dia. This turned out to be a marathon lunch, as they somehow forgot about our order and brought us a plate of patatasLæs mere
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- onsdag den 27. september 2017 kl. 18.43
- ☀️ 19 °C
- Højde: 104 m
- SpanienColombres43°22’31” N 4°32’15” W
Colombres - a long and hot 28kms
27. september 2017, Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Today was a long day and the weather was hot, hot, hot! However, there were lots of pleasant distractions along the way.
Reflecting on the past few days, the coastal alternatives were amazing andLæs mere
RejsendeI leave from SJPdP in 24 September and also blog here. Would like to follow you
RejsendeBuen Camino!
RejsendeKinnear2017 - wishing you a Buen Camino! Wandering Aussie - thanks for the good wishes.