- Time of past OR future Camino
- 2016 Primitivo
2018 Pimitivo, VdlP
2022 Too Many
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Disappointing. I’ve been over it a couple of times, though not in windy weather, which is apparently dangerous.@Peregrinopaul
We didn't there were signs that cyclists are required to take a shuttle bus
You did actually ride your bicycle overDisappointing. I’ve been over it a couple of times, though not in windy weather, which is apparently dangerous.
brain dead sun fried zombies
So sorry to read of the two close family deaths. I admire the conviction that will keep you motivated to continue on your pilgrimage. Death is not a popular word nowadays, but it is exactly what it is.September 1 & 2, 2022
1st). Just pulled in. Toughest day yet. And it wasn’t terrain or weather or missed directions.
2nd). Today we’re racing north or it feels like it after 12 days + of cycling. Xavier’s father, who hadn’t been well, passed away yesterday morning as we were leaving La Rochelle. Now we’re heading to Belgium for the next week roughly. The plan is return to Rochefort, hand back the van we’ve rented and head south again. This may require using a train to make up time as there are hard dates and time constraints to work around.
If I were to be writing this as a simple creative writing exercise I’d probably be sent back for revisions.
We spent the night in Senlis (just north of Paris). During the night Xavier’s father in law passed away too. All this as Xavier himself was feeling very unwell. You just can’t make this stuff up. (He’s probably going to be annoyed that I mention it)
I let him sleep until we absolutely had to check out at noon. This actually gave me a bit of time to explore Senlis. Like walking into a postcard. I’m so happy I got to see the village and the cathedral of Notre Dame de Senlis, just hating how I got here.
We’re now staying with a cousin awaiting the usual end to these things. Our plan is to try and make our way south to the Spanish border and take up our journey.
Please don’t forget what our original intent was. Bringing awareness to mental health and raising money for a truly worthy charity, Pieta House.
Yeah, as they do, so that the hedges look like they've been precision-trimmed with a razor. I can just see it.Some delightful sodding Belgian has trimmed his giant hedge and left ALL the branches covering the cycling way.
Gracias, merci, danke
Yes, it was an epic story of heroics, battlewounds sustained by Karin and breathless running up and down stairs with heavily loaded bikes...So … did you make your connection at Bordeaux?
ee in such a rush to make up time I forget to check in! Yes we made itSo … did you make your connection at Bordeaux?
Yes, it was an epic story of heroics, battlewounds sustained by Karin and breathless running up and down stairs with heavily loaded bikes...
(Just a smidgeon of exageration)...
I’ve been zooming in on the pic of you both with the bikes. The tour packing is interesting. Are the golden yellow bags over the panniers camping gear? You seem to have a front rack on your bike carrying a water container.Thursday 16/9
Short day today. We're tired and need a bit of a rest.
Took the opportunity to get a haircut and quite the menu del dia at the bar restauran Sabroso (next to the pedestrian bridge next to parque San Miguel) in Logroño
We entered the Rioja wine region abd are surrounded by vineyards.
The landscape is slowly changing but it remains quite hilly. Vegetation is a bit sparser than in the Basque country.
If you're ever goingbthrough Navarette the "La Sala" restaurant is worth a visit
Not my business, but post 13 gives a detailed account of the wardrobe on the bikes!I’ve been zooming in on the pic of you both with the bikes. The tour packing is interesting. Are the golden yellow bags over the panniers camping gear? You seem to have a front rack on your bike carrying a water container.
The yellow bags have been sort of repurposed. Having had to go back to Belgium for 10 days needed us to cut both the journey and the packing, meaning most of the camping gear was left behind for future collection.I’ve been zooming in on the pic of you both with the bikes. The tour packing is interesting. Are the golden yellow bags over the panniers camping gear? You seem to have a front rack on your bike carrying a water container.
Is there a reason you didn't opt for tubeless?Our first (and hopefully last) flat tire! Well timed though just before we left our casa rural that had a small pool! Making for easier patching up of the inner tube Good thing we’d already opted for a short day, bumming our earlier start
The bikes didn't come with tubeless rims, 1 flat in 3700km with it is a fair average.Is there a reason you didn't opt for tubeless?
Wooooow, great pics of that monasteirio. Which one was it?And,totally worth it
3km Southwest of Granja de la Moruruela. Cistersian abbeyWooooow, great pics of that monasteirio. Which one was it?
We did...Geeze. Deja vu! Didn't you guys just do this a few days ago?
Electronic? You're making me feel very 20th century.We did...
But this time dealing with an electronic gearshifter and a Gates belt made it a bit more interesting.
Yesterday ended at a bike store! Second flat, broken spoke and some very peculiar sounds from our rear brakes…resulting in serious nerves on some otherwise beautiful descents. In the end all good. All the proper pieces View attachment 133732taken care of. Now a rest day for the nerves . And the tummy
At that area the EV1 is approx 2km East from the Ruta de la Plata. It's on the section between Gallisteo and Cañaveral.E1 must take a different route to the Via. I don’t recognise the aqueduct. Where is it?
It’s beautiful country though, which ever track you take. But I’m going to stick with my 20th century tubeless tyres!!!!
O. M. G. We did…. Delicious!!!!If you are still in Caceres I can highly recommend restaurante/ taperia la Minerva.
Tapería en la Plaza Mayor de Cáceres - Restaurante La Minerva
Restaurante Tapería en la Plaza Mayor de Cáceres. Tapas y platos de alta cocina acompañados de los mejores vinos de bodega y cervezas.www.laminervacaceres.com
O. M. G. We did…. Delicious!!!! View attachment 133809View attachment 133812View attachment 133811View attachment 133810
We spent the 28th in CáceresSo, are you in Caceres?
I so trust @SabineP's resto advice - she is always right!O. M. G. We did
Yes, they were.A couple of Reisse & Mullers at the Hostal Emeritae last night, guess they were yours. Saw the Shangri-la but had a couple of beers from the vending machine instead. Wonderful sunset after the rain last night.
Picking up the GR48 in Almadén de la Plata, to reach Córdoba, then on to Granada and then the EV8. It's a bit fluid after thatI'm confused. What route are you taking back to Ireland?
I well remember that track after Guillena on the first day of my first camino. I must admit I found it unexpectedly challenging!
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I'm confused. What route are you taking back to Ireland?
I well remember that track after Guillena on the first day of my first camino. I must admit I found it unexpectedly challenging!
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It was... more of it tomorrow."The GR 48 (Sendero de Sierra Morena) is the longest path in southern Spain and the majority of it lies within the Sierra de Aracena and the Sierra Norte de Sevilla Natural Parks, some of the country’s most uninhabited areas." Gonna be interesting eh......
Where did you connect with the bitumen? Almodóvar?7/10
Hornachuelas to Córdoba
7/10
Hornachuelas to Córdoba
We left a bit late hoping for an easier day but that was without allowing for what the GR48 had in store for us.
It's a brilliant ride, but very rough making for slow progress.
At around 3 pm we realised we needed to get back on a hard paved road if we were to make it to Córdoba.
About 5km North of Almodovar.Where did you connect with the bitumen? Almodóvar?
Thats a weird looking dam!
It follows the Camino Mozarabe path. Not sure I would do that again on the bridle way, even though signs do mark it as a mixed cycle/walking way
We must have crossed paths at the Fortaleza, @Xali1970 . We were there all afternoon. You didn't happen to see a couple wearing hats?11/10 Angie having hurt her foot yesterday I go sightseeing while she rests.
The Medieval fortified city of Alcala la Real is really worth a visit on it's own
Sure,If you are willing, can you give us an indication of where your photos are taken as you go along?
I'm really enjoying following your epic ride....with more than a touch of jealousy.Sure,
Those photos of rock formations and watchtowers were all around Moclín as you guessed.
The rest of the day paled in conparison
I did,We must have crossed paths at the Fortaleza, @Xali1970 . We were there all afternoon. You didn't happen to see a couple wearing hats?I View attachment 134718
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