Day 40 Santuario de Santa Eulalia(Cycle)
It would appear that the sanctuary's bells do not chime whilst we sleep ... at least this is what I'm surmising, because I didn't hear them: having said
Spain Winter/Spring 2024
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Day 39: Santuario de Santa Eulalia (Nr Montisol)(Drive)
(Note: I am currently playing catch up with my posts. Due to a lack of mobile signal at this location I was unable to create this post on the day. Instead I'
Day 38: El Campello (Cycle)
For those eagerly waiting for a Leisure battery update, here is the latest news: Three days on life support has resulted in the battery being able to operate unaided. Effectively it is in
Day 37: El Campello (Rest Day)
First thing this morning I completed some van chores before returning to El Campello. It was never in my plans to stay here as long as I have. However, the need for intensive
Day 36: Camping Bon Sol (Cycling)
Today's tree of the day - front and centre! Today's cycle route was a variation on yesterday's ride: about 50% of the ride was on yesterday'
Day 35: Camping Bon Sol (Cycle)
Today, whilst on my cycle ride, I had an inkling that the person I was closing in on was, or had been, a Royal Marine. It helped that the following words were splashed
Day 34: Camping Bon Sol (Nr El Campello)
I suppose it was inevitable, but I was kind of hoping it wasn't going to be so, perhaps I was in denial, and had fallen into the trap of transference but
Day 33: El Campello (Rest Day)
Very much in need of some rest but, again, woke up early (for me). However, I did manage a wee cat-knap late afternoon, after my return from a trip to Alicate. Just booked
Day 32: El Campello (Cycle/Drive)
Effectively I had a lie in this morning: the first time I'd risen after 8am in a good few weeks (8.05am to be precise!). However, given how tired I felt
Day 31: Altea (Drive/Cycle)
It was a foggy start to the day in Denia. Not until I'd travelled about 10 miles west of Denia did I get my first glimpse of the sun, which augured
Day 30: Denia (Rest Day!)
Firstly some background info: Over the past few days I've been experiencing voltage anxiety. This is because, given the fine weather we've had this week, I'd anticipated
Day 29: Denia (Cycling Again!)
Today was the last of this year's Denia rides with the Norton Wheelers' Denia contingent, who fly home to Sheffield tomorrow morning (sad face emoji here!). However, we did enjoy
Day 28: Denia (Yet More Cycling)
Over this this week successive days have seen an increase in temperature over the previous day. With a top temperature of about 27°C, today was no exception. We had a nice ride
Day 27: Denia (More Cycling)
Another fine day of cycling. Took on a new climb and descent, both pretty steep in places. This photo was taken at the top of the climb looking back from where we came.
Day 26: Denia (Ciclismo)
It would appear that not all of the locals appreciate outsiders coming to the environs of Denia to cycle. We found evidence of this whilst out cycling today, in the form of some
Day 25: Denia (Cycling)
A sunny day, warm in the sunshine, but a little chilly in the shade and descending after climbing. Today's route was a repeat of the first route that we undertook last
Day 24: Denia (Cycle)
I met up with Lynn, our leader of many a great cycle tour, and fellow cyclists from Sheffield. Here is a photo of Darrell at the summit of today's main climb:
Day 23: Denia (Drive)
Again, I was hoping for an early start, but no such luck, again! I awoke at 9am, and so be it. I put it down to not sleeping well. And I put that
Day 22: Valencia (Drive/Chores)
I meant to get an early start but, instead, I had a late one! So it goes. First task after breakfast was a trip into Valencia's Central Market to purchase key
Day 21: Valencia (Drive/Ferry/Drive)
Not much to say other than an early start for me! The ferry left Palma fifteen minutes earlier than scheduled and arrived on time. And here's a view of the roof
Day 20: Playa Ciudad Jardin (Drive/Cycle/Drive)
A day of chores, driving and, more importantly, cycling! Here's a photo taken on my way to the Pan shop to get a loaf, which I didn't get!: Once
Day 19: Sant Lorrenç des Cardassar (Cycle)
An easy, mostly off road, cycle today. The main objective was to ride Mallorca's Via Verde that goes from Manacor to Artá, about 29 kilometres. On arrival in Manacor I soon
Day 18: Sant Lorrenc des Cardassar (Drive/Cycle/Drive)
Central Mallorca cycle through numerous towns and a climb to the monastery atop Cura, elevation 534 metres. First Some Towns: * Sineu * Montuiiri * Randa Then a climb: * The start * The top * The Monastery Gate
Day 17: Pollença (Drive/Cycle)
Only one new coll for me today: The plan for today's ride was to complete the last section of the northern mountain/coast road not yet ridden by me, which would