This was the day I was planning to do by bus, because it seemed too hard. Well, Vicente convinced me to do the bus part yesterday instead of today. Well, today WAS hard, but I survived. The first 23 km were varied terrain and interesting. There was some treacherous rocky descents and one stream crossing…

For various reasons – lodging, schedule, recommendation from Vicente – I took the bus this morning. If you think this is the easy way, you are wrong! In many ways, it is easier to walk than to navigate the local bus schedules and stops. However, I managed to get the bus from Utiel. Thirty minutes…

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…