Sunday training
Hier, Belgique ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
Had company this week on most of my training runs. Today on my longer run I was accompanied by Nathalie and Paul on bike. Previous days I was joined by either Jelena or Peter, also my marathon coach.En savoir plus
Ghent
14 mars, Belgique ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
Spent the day in Ghent with Peter and Nathalie. Went to the Gravensteen and then a walking tour led by our guide Peter. We apparently had to pay for commentary. 😂
Sint Bernadus 🍻
12 mars, Belgique ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Spent the day with Steven and Annick. Touring a brewery with a tasting and snacks. Followed by a walk.
Bruges
11 mars, Belgique ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Spent the day in Bruges. Very spring like with the flowers on the trees starting to bloom and the daffodils out.
Coast tram
10 mars, Belgique ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Took the coast tram to Westende. Some childhood memories for me from summer weeks spent in the area my dad grew up. 😊
We took a stroll down Duinenlaan to his old house and the house next door thatEn savoir plus
Goodbye to Spain
8 mars, Espagne ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
We had a good 🌞 month in Spain. Only one morning with rain!
Our last day I had a long run to do and afterwards we went to a British pub for a nice Sunday roast. It was delicious!
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Xabia
7 mars, Espagne ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Did a walk around the town of Xabia, just up the coast from Calpe.
Alicante
4 mars, Espagne ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Went to Alicante and the Santa Barbara castle.
Roman ruins
1 mars, Espagne ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Went on a tour of the Roman ruins and fish farms (aka Baños de la Reina) from over 2000 years ago, here in Calpe
La Vila Joiosa
28 février, Espagne ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Since we have 💛🧡💜 colour buildings on our property, it’s no surprise I enjoy visiting a colourful village.
Sierra de Olta loop
26 février, Espagne ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Went for a local hike in Calpe. Another nice sunny day.
Altea
24 février, Espagne ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Spent the day in Altea. They have a HUGE outdoor market on Tuesday. A really nice old town area to wander up and through. And a nice promenade along the seaside.
Moraira- Coastal walking
23 février, Espagne ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Today we took the bus to Moraira. Walked back along the coast back to Calpe mostly on trail. The first few miles were along the road. Then stopped in to a seaside bar for a couple 🍻
Dènia and castle
20 février, Espagne ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Took the tram Dènia today. Met a nice couple and chatted along the way there and back.
Visited the castle and town.
Caught the third period of the semi final 🏒 game at the condo. In SpanishEn savoir plus
Quarter finals 🏒
18 février, Espagne ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Started out as a walk to see the 🦩 on the way to get groceries. Dropped the groceries off and headed to a sports bar to watch 🇨🇦 beat 🇨🇿 in OT. We were in luck there weren’t manyEn savoir plus
Benidorm
17 février, Espagne ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Spent the day amongst the holidaying Brits in Benidorm. Busy beaches and promenades. Found a nice small British run (since 1985) fish n chip joint. 😋
Spotted a few holiday makers that would fitEn savoir plus
Coastal walking
16 février, Espagne ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Just another sunny day here in Calpe. And another walk. Today was warm. 23C.
Barranco Salat
13 février, Espagne ⋅ 🌬 17 °C
Went for a walk up a ravine and back around to the beach. Pretty cool spot under the bridges that connect Altea and Calpe.
València
12 février, Espagne ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Spend the day in Valencia. Drove part way and then took a commuter train in so Paul didn’t have to navigate double roundabouts with 8 lanes 🤪
Lots of plazas, squares, fountains, and old buildingsEn savoir plus
Bernia loop
10 février, Espagne ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Did a loop through the Sierra de Bernia, passing through a natural tunnel and a ruined fort.
Jalon Valley
9 février, Espagne ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Went for a walk through Jalon with the almond trees in 🌸
Back in Calpe
8 février, Espagne ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
We arrived in Spain on Saturday. We were here 2y ago in Calpe for a few days. This time we are staying for a month. What a gorgeous day it was. Lots of sunshine! We walked the seaside promenade andEn savoir plus
Lisbon sights
6 février, Portugal ⋅ 🌬 14 °C
Did the hop off portion today and visited the castle and some viewpoints.
Lisbon
5 février, Portugal ⋅ 🌬 16 °C
Rode the hop on hop off sightseeing bus in Lisbon today. Tomorrow we will do the hop off part.
Passadiços do Alvor
2 février, Portugal ⋅ 🌬 13 °C
Headed to Alvor with a bit of sunshine.. Windy walk and run along the boardwalk and trails. Had our lunch and headed back to Lagos as the skies opened up ☔️. Sun is back out now.