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- CF, El Norte x 4, Primitivo, Porto, Madrid, Ingles
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I purchased a new app called Guthook. I like its hybrid map that gives me a 3-dimential areal views. If this map is accurate, I will never get lost.
Oh hello, I am slow as a turtle, or more like a snail. Once I met naked snails on the Camino, and was very concerned about their wellbeing because I knew a bunch of French were on their way. I prayed very hard for those snails, whom I feel kinship to, would cross the road before the French group encountered them and viewed them as a good lunch. Anyway, because I am so slow, our paths might cross somewhere. BTY, getting a QR code from QR-SpTH was cumbersome. Entering a local address was difficult because they did not list all the autonomous region-Basque was missing. I ended up listing Oviedo instead of San Sebastian. The friendly goat wishes you a Buen Camino!We start the 17th from Irún, go get em. I’ll be on the lookout for a goat with a plurality of colors.
As we are 2 and I am hairy, we will be easy to espy.Oh hello, I am slow as a turtle, or more like a snail. Once I met naked snails on the Camino, and was very concerned about their wellbeing because I knew a bunch of French were on their way. I prayed very hard for those snails, whom I feel kinship to, would cross the road before the French group encountered them and viewed them as a good lunch. Anyway, because I am so slow, our paths might cross somewhere. BTY, getting a QR code from QR-SpTH was cumbersome. Entering a local address was difficult because they did not list all the autonomous region-Basque was missing. I ended up listing Oviedo instead of San Sebastian. The friendly goat wishes you a Buen Camino!
Mera,Oh hello, I am slow as a turtle, or more like a snail. Once I met naked snails on the Camino, and was very concerned about their wellbeing because I knew a bunch of French were on their way. I prayed very hard for those snails, whom I feel kinship to, would cross the road before the French group encountered them and viewed them as a good lunch. Anyway, because I am so slow, our paths might cross somewhere. BTY, getting a QR code from QR-SpTH was cumbersome. Entering a local address was difficult because they did not list all the autonomous region-Basque was missing. I ended up listing Oviedo instead of San Sebastian. The friendly goat wishes you a Buen Camino!
Thank you for your encouragement. I will post as much as I can. Although I am not really sure how to do that correctly. I am not sure if I am doing it right. I am heading out to get COVID test because vaccinated people don't need it to enter Spain but need negative test result to fly domestically. I plan on taking an ALSA at T4 terminal but wanted to have that option open.Mera,
Many of us who have walked in the past are, indeed, snails !
You must be very excited now that you are setting off. Please do report on the conditions along the way.
Carpe diem and Buen camino!
A lot of wine for such a little bit of food. Don’t get hung over.My dinner.
Beautiful pictures!. It was worth visiting though. Not only to see the Flysch but also the park itself was pictureque.
Hi MeraToday, Guernika to Bilbao had too many whenever I saw a dirt road. I was going to find a lunch in Lezama. At the enterance of the village I saw a lady and two men talking to each other. I asked them if there was a good restaurant, and please recommend me one. They started discussing amongst themselves and soon it turned into a heated discussion. I could see that the lady was clearly in control. Finally the two men obediently nodded their heads and the lady solumely announced with a straight face: "Such and such have good foods but you can't eat there." I was totally confused but mustered up enough courage to meekly ask the reason why. All three said in unison that all the restaurants in Lezama are closed on Mondays. Yes, today is Monday! I had no choice but to walk another 3 miles to Zamudio. I found some berries on the way to tie me over. I saw relatives of those goats who made that misleading trail in la Playa de Xakoneta. Goats are stronger suspect than ship because only goats will go so close to the narrow edgy.
Hi Mera
I must admit that I think you have the making of a very interesting and hilarious book about your csmino. Each story makes me smile.
Regarding your story about Mondays restaurants being closed, I brought a large jug of peanut butter for those days when food is limited. It saved me on my than one occasion and many other pilgrims were very interested to share sone with me. It was a good conversation starter for sure. I was doingvthe Norte at the time and oddly I had a hard time finding more peanut butter when I ran out.
Please keep posting and
Hi OzAnnie, yes I was surprised to see kiwi growing in Spain. I always thought that kiwis (fruits) were grown by Kiwis(the ever so lovely New Zelanders) who live with kiwis(the birds). I was lucky to see live kiwis for the first time when I visited the National Kiwi Hatchery at the Rainbow Springs. They showed a movie about their concervation efforts They train dogs to find eggs, hatch them, and release them when sufficiently grown. They are so cute in their very own and unique ways. Thanks for reading my post.I see you found a meal of fruit (kiwi fruit vine & blackberries.. yum) on monday - the day all the restaurants were close in Lezama ..
… it would have been hard not to show disappointment when they were choosing best recommendations for a place to eat — and to be followed by the msg that : oh but they are closed on Monday.
Enjoying your posts.
Buen camino.
You carried a jar of penut butter? That is amazing, Yummy.Hi Mera
I must admit that I think you have the making of a very interesting and hilarious book about your csmino. Each story makes me smile.
Regarding your story about Mondays restaurants being closed, I brought a large jug of peanut butter for those days when food is limited. It saved me on my than one occasion and many other pilgrims were very interested to share sone with me. It was a good conversation starter for sure. I was doingvthe Norte at the time and oddly I had a hard time finding more peanut butter when I ran out.
Please keep posting and buen camino
Oh, @Mera,When I saw this sign I took the shorter route because I thought it would be lovely to walk wthin the coastal view but it wasn't worth the danger I had to face.
Planning in walking dec/jan is there much openOh hello, I am slow as a turtle, or more like a snail. Once I met naked snails on the Camino, and was very concerned about their wellbeing because I knew a bunch of French were on their way. I prayed very hard for those snails, whom I feel kinship to, would cross the road before the French group encountered them and viewed them as a good lunch. Anyway, because I am so slow, our paths might cross somewhere. BTY, getting a QR code from QR-SpTH was cumbersome. Entering a local address was difficult because they did not list all the autonomous region-Basque was missing. I ended up listing Oviedo instead of San Sebastian. The friendly goat wishes you a Buen Camino!
I found that path up and over the headland quite scary - with a large 14kilo backpack containing camping gear I felt I was going to topple backwards... But yes, it is beautiful.Steady rain yesterday. My Gossmer hiking umbrella was finally out. One of my favorite segments is walking along the beach in Santona going over the mountain, and then walking 3-mile beach in Noja. It is heavenly beautiful! I am getting ready to walk so I will just post some photos.
I agree. I didn't try to take any selfiesI found that path up and over the headland quite scary - with a large 14kilo backpack containing camping gear I felt I was going to topple backwards... But yes, it is beautiful.
That was the one thing that struck me while doing my Norte camino. So many miles of the most beautiful and expansive beaches I've ever seen. Usually not a soul on the beach except myself and other pilgrims! I really fell in love with that part of Spain and long to go back.I found that path up and over the headland quite scary - with a large 14kilo backpack containing camping gear I felt I was going to topple backwards... But yes, it is beautiful.
Thank you so much for your kind words. I am glad you like my posting. I know there are so many of you who would like to be here but cannot because of various reasons. I know what it's like to be longing for the Camino. I cannot be having all these beauty, solace and peace all to myself. I carry all of you with me in my heart. If you like, please walk with me in your imagination.You get my vote for the most entertaining and charming posts. What a pleasure to read.
I've been to Santillana del Mar and Carmel-by-the-sea...both are extremely unique and special. I could probably think of a dozen other favorites if I gave myself an hour to think on it.After Cabarceno, took a taxi to Santillana del Mar to stay the night and continue my Camino tomorrow. Someone once said (Was it Victor Hugo?) that it is the most beautiful town in all of the Europe. If you have never seen this town just imagine a place like Strasbourg or Carmel-by-the Sea or anywhere that melts your heart.
Thanks!There is a really good pizza restaurant in that city named Bitinia !!!!!!! Worth walking to and enjoying. Check out the reviews online
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