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There has been a landslide, as I understand. But it looked fixed for me. I did not see the signs before I started and when I got there I really did not feel like going back. One of the fences I crawled through, and on the other side it was...
Day 2 - Portugalete to Onton
Really nice day. The costal route was closed of by some fences. No match for this tired pilgrim who did not feel for going back…
Day 1 - Bilbao to Portugalete
Let’s see if i can get the video to upload. One short and slow day along the river. Not the beautiful boardwalks I remember from the Portuguese. But the “bridge” in the end was worth it. Easing myself into it.
My plan is Bilbao - Santiago on the Norte. But I have not thought to much about alternatives. Will take it as I go. Some shorter days to start with for sure!
Oh, and I have to add the "art work" I made after inspiration from my previous Caminos - looking forward to the new inspiration I get from this one.
Tufted rug
Inspiration from my Camino 2017
Tomorrow I fly to Bilbao to start my 5th stint on the Camino. I did the Frances in three parts (2016, 2017 and 2022). Last year I did the Portuguese from Porto.
I did the first 200 km of the Frances totally untrained, fat and not a walker back...
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