SpainCataloniaBas42°7’42” N 2°26’48” E
SpainCataloniala Vall d'en Basles Preses42°8’49” N 2°27’36” E
October 13, 2023 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 19 °C
A long day of walking in the sun but we made it! Much more scenic than yesterday. We walked a few extra km from San Esteve to Les Preses because the albergue was full. Staying in another restaurantRead more
SpainCataloniala Vall d'en Basels Hostalets d'en BasTossa de Pujolriu42°4’25” N 2°27’2” E
October 14, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Much smaller and looser rocks along the way. Probably the most exhausting part of the whole camino.
SpainCataloniala Vall d'en Basels Hostalets d'en BasTossa de Pujolriu42°4’32” N 2°26’53” E
October 14, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
May the fastest sheep get the freshest grass.
SpainCataloniala Vall d'en Basels Hostalets d'en BasTossa de Pujolriu42°4’43” N 2°27’22” E
October 14, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Saw some wild salamanders in the pond, were impressed by the clearness of the mountain water but dubious about it's potability. Impressed a local group by understanding their catalan.
SpainCataloniala Vall d'en Basels Hostalets d'en BasTossa de Pujolriu42°4’59” N 2°27’34” E
October 14, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
A rewarding view halfway past the beautiful shady rocky path of camí de Ral, all the way imagining how merchants, travellers, and knights stepped on the same rocks all these centuries.
SpainCataloniala Vall d'en Basels Hostalets d'en Bas42°6’19” N 2°26’50” E
October 14, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Just as we thought we were too late to see the sunrise, it perked up behind us, warming up our path.
SpainCataloniaBas42°7’10” N 2°27’55” E
October 13, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
But the yellow cross sign caught our attention and we backtracked straight away. Slight detour but we keep walking until we have our first celebratory clara of the day.
SpainCataloniala Vall d'en BasSant Miquel del CorbRoca Lladre42°7’15” N 2°29’26” E
October 13, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
With a stunning view of the mountain. Daydreaming of retiring there.
SpainCataloniala Vall d'en Basles Preses42°8’36” N 2°27’29” E
October 14, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Purple sky, with a thin layer of mist that we can't see because we are part of it.
You might also know this place by the following names:
la Vall d'en Bas
