This was a pleasant day, and short, so I had a relaxed start. Sorry I can’t offer a collection of scenic photos today, because: Instead, I’ll offer just a snippet of my walk – a view of a lovely shady path along the highway, and a maintenance worker weed-eating the poor drought-ridden plants. The highlight…

Made breakfast in my room because I had an early train to catch – muesli, instant coffee with my immersion heater. Traveled one stop to get off in Siete Aguas, walk up the hill through town, and then some more of the hills, scrubby forest, and dirt roads like yesterday. Then the terrain changed and…

Another good breakfast – I took my time, knowing that I had accommodation just 16.5 km away. The Camino goes downhill slightly to the castle, and straight through it, which is kind of interesting. Then down down more before exiting the town. I knew there would be no services or villages for the rest of…

Good breakfast (included in the price) while I chatted with Fidel. He really didn’t see the point in all this walking! He thought I should stay in Buñol and see all the sights there. The funny things is, I never would have heard of Buñol if I hadn’t embarked on this walk. Took the train…

Today seemed better, from the start. I followed all my rules about breakfast, what to wear, where to put things in my pack, and left the hotel at 7:30 am, feeling good. It was a lovely day – clear and warm but not too hot. I would walk and see how the first 12 km…

I started the day by booking tonight’s accommodation. Hotel Manises’ rate had gone up from normal €35 to €70 (Saturday night with festivities in Valencia) and furthermore, they were full. So, for €78 I am booked at the Valencia Airport Travelodge in Manises. I am hoping things go down, henceforth! First I headed toward the…

Today was for relaxing from travel deadlines, sightseeing, and recovery from 9 hours of jet lag and 24h of travel. In the process, I walked over 20 km. I’m staying in Casa del Patriarca right in the centre of Valencia. Booked in advance at €75. Rates have gone up since then, with the weekend demand.…

No physical stumbles yet, fortunately, but some challenges of my own making! This morning I was standing at the bus stop, backpack on, everything organized for 5 weeks away from home, setting off for the airport. The bus came into sight, I pulled my pass out of my pocket, and looked down at my feet.…