May 18: Gallur

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAWhen we left Zaragoza, it was overcast and about 50F. I had on all my gear. About 10 miles out, I took off my fleece jacket, but kept on the rain gear. We dodged raindrops all day.

We biked on just about all types of byways — city streets, highway, two-way local roads, one-lane country roads (camino rural) and dirt roads that were part of the Camino. What a joy it was to hear the birds, see fields of poppies, ride side-by-side, and even talk to each other.

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We stopped in Alagon to avoid a storm and had wonderful tapas for lunch. We asked directions to the next town and eight people discussed the best way there. Seems everyone had an opinion. The proprietor used Goggle maps to help us.

It is so hard finding one’s way around Spain; there is just not adequate signage. Several times we came to intersections and guessed which way. Of course, we had a 50-50 chance of  being wrong and needing to double back.

After about 35 miles, we arrived at the albergue in Gallur, just before it started to pour. Luck us. Hot shower, dinner, and then off to bed.

Author: Jane V. Blanchard

I am an award-winning author of the "Woman On Her Way" book series, writing about my travel adventures. For more information on the books, please visit janevblanchard.com. I started the "Woman On Her Way" travel blog in 2013 to share my experiences as I explored 13 countries with my husband, traveling by ship, foot, bike, bus, train, and plane. Dennis and I continue to make memories and hope you will enjoy following along.

4 thoughts on “May 18: Gallur”

  1. Jane, enjoy the sunshine a few drops of rain, CF is rained out for now. Love those poppies and adore Tapas. Buen Camino Ingrid

  2. Oh how I miss tapas!!! I have been to a number of Spainish tapas bars here, but it is not the same. I did find a local restaurant that has great grilled octopus. I love reading about your adventure. Buen Camino.

    Sue / Hammock Hanger

  3. h i jane and dennis- i love the photo of the field of poppies, there was this tapas bar in pamplona that i went to to 3 times. the service was so good and the waiter was very kind. i got mixed up and thought you all were in portugal.

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