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We woke up this morning to more rain making forays between showers for dog walking and tank emptying so we could get on the road. The weather forecast suggests we are not the only ones. The large blue low pressure zone extends most of the way across Spain and northern Portugal with Madrid 5 degreesContinue reading “Rain Stops Play – Sanxenxo, Gailicia, Spain”

This morning, we tried to start with some fun on the little locals beach below the campsite between rain showers. however it was high tide. So back to the van for breakfast before a bit of Spanish lessons with a cuppa. We then set off to walk (the very last part of) the Camino deContinue reading “Walking the Camino de Santiago – Fisterre, Galicia, Spain”

Today’s morning walk in A Coruña, took us down the long breakwater which protects A Coruña harbour and down memory lane as it the very clear memory we both have of our previous visit by boat in 2008 is walking to the end. It is an impressive over 1.5 mile round walk to the endContinue reading “And now the Shipping Forecast, issued by the Met Office – Fisterre, Galicia, Spain”

Last night we thought we might explore the Old Town which is behind the marina for a beer. We wondered through the narrow cobbled streets passed a couple of quiet places. Then we happened upon a butcher / deli / bar which was buzzing. It was like stepping back in time, all across the sellingContinue reading “Retracing our Sailing Route – A Coruña, Galicia, Spain”

Today started early with another run for Lola. Lizzy and I to reconnoiter the Roman wall around the old town. We attempted to run around the inside of the wall however there are many buildings built against the wall and not a clear walkway. So we dived down alleyways, popped out of some of theContinue reading “Walking the wall and Crossing the Line – A Coruña, Galicia, Spain”

We have arrived in our third Spanish Province, home of Kevin’s new favourite beer Estrella Galicia Especial 1906, so things are looking good 😀. The morning started misty and murky on the shores of Gijón, so I decided it would be a good cool time for a run with the dogs along the level seafrontContinue reading “Walled Roman delights – Lugo, Galicia, Spain”

We set off this morning by 08.30, having walked dogs, breakfasted and completed all services. We had a different route down from the mountains than on the way up as we were heading for Gijón further west. We passed quickly onto the N-625 road which is quite a wide two lane road considering we areContinue reading “Back to sea-level – Gijón, Asturias, Spain”

Last night we got an early night, planning to hit the road early in the morning to depart. Whilst we were sat in the van, other motorhome kept arriving, finding the place full due to the busy Easter weekend and turning round. Unfortunately, Conchi, our nice taxi driver lady bore the brunt of the aboutContinue reading “Still here – Posada de Valdéon, Picos de Europa National Park, Spain”

Today we were booked in for our tour with Conchi at 10am to complete tbe Ruta del Cares from Cain to Poncebos. It is a work access road built through the gorge of the Cares river in a series of paths clinging to the side of the gorge and narrow metal bridges that criss-cross theContinue reading “Gorgeous Gorges – Posada de Valdéon, Picos de Europa National Park, Spain”

After the usual routine of dog walks and breakfast and having emptied and refilled the relevant tanks, we were on our way this morning. It felt like quite an adventure setting off towards the snow capped mountains behind us. However, between Llanes and the Picos de Europa mountains was the limestone ridge of Sierra delContinue reading “Climbing Mountains – Posada de Valdéon, Picos de Europa National Park, Spain”