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Day 115: Xerta (Drive)

After a supermarket sweep it was a nine mile drive to Xerta, and a more tranquil location you couldn't ask for. Love it! As I write this, the only noise I

Day 111: Cirat (Ciclo)

A fairly easy day out on the bike. Only one "proper" climb of about 12 kilometres to an altitude of 900 metres: Funny (or maybe not!) that this and the previous

Day 111: Cirat (Cycling)

I enjoyed another day on the bike cycling quiet roads with some good scenery. The ride started with a climb through Montanejos up to the Embalssament del Arenós: Indeed, cycling the road from

Day 110: Cirat (Cycle)

I very much enjoyed today's cycling, it was "una ruta fantástica"! I'm pleased I chose to visit Cilat, because I nearly did not. Instead, I thought I

Day 109: Cirat (Drive)

After yesterday's birthday excitement, given my advancing age, I thought I'd better take it easy today! The morning was spent with chores (so much for taking it easy). The

Day 107: Vall d'Uixó (Drive)

It was rainy in Cazorla and much of Andalucia and the forecast was indicating that it will remain so until Thursday. So, I decided it was time to move on. First I had

Day 106: Cazorla (Cycling)

Last night's meal with Tim and Helen was a pleasure. However, I did feel a little hungover this morning; perhaps I shouldn't have had that final glass of red

Day 105: Cazorla (Rest!)

The first task of the day, after breakfast, was to replenish vital victuals: bread and milk. A returning to the van photo: The forecast was for rain and there was some, but not

Day 104: Cazorla (Cycle)

Leaving Cazorla: Through Qesada All the way up to the Puerto de Tiscar, which is a great wee climb of about 11 kilometres with a steady gradient of about 6%, interesting geology and

Day 99: Cabra (Cycle)

Even if I say so myself, yet another good route today. Much of the day was spent cycling on very quiet roads: just me cycling my bike listening to the bird song. What&

Day 98: Cabra (Cycling Again!)

Oh the joy of being out on the bike again and, cycling a mighty fine route with two exceptional climbs. The first was to Alto Montaña Cerro de Los Murciélagos (The high point

Day 95: Cabra (Drive)

Last night I returned to the van at about 11.40pm from the bar. Fortunately I'd made the bed before leaving the van. So I was soon tucked up in bed.

Day 94: Sevilla (Rest Day)

The day time was spent creating new cycling routes for riding post Sevilla; many to replace those which I'd created prior to my arrival in the city. Weather forecasts of the

Day 93: Sevilla (Drive)

It is hot Hot HOT! Way too hot! I think I'm about to melt! Did you know that, officially, Sevilla is the hottest city in Europe. Well it is, 8pm, and