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BSVDLP Monestario to Fuente de Cantos Not an especially interesting day or read for the blog. Today it was the heat. We finished the walk before it hit the maximum but it sure as hell was hot enough. Two beers … Continue reading →

“Why be that pig followin’” Where much will be revealed about Jamon…. Some longstanding questions of ours answered…… Turns out we have a rest day in the small town. As mentioned yesterday, no waterfall nearby. However there is a Museo … Continue reading →

BSVDLP Real de la Jara to Monesterio “Arrrh! Ye bilge rats, we be headin’ fer the Bay ‘o’ Biscay to chase the White Whale.” “Cap’n. That were yer five times Great Uncle Ahab and he be sleepin’ with the Pequod … Continue reading →

Cap’n Dick: “what kinda cod be these? Be they nitrated or chloride salted? Air cured or brined first, smoked first, salted first or cured first. Ain’t boiled. Walked out of town on a dangerous section of steep rocky road carved … Continue reading →

“I’ll have the lobster bisque ‘n oysters.” “Que? No tenemos lobster.” “Tis” the Bay “o” Biscay. Gimme some ‘o’ that fish “n” grog, blast ye.” “Cap’n be a complete addle. Again. We ain’t even crossed a puddle in 3 days.” … Continue reading →

A twelve mile day but what a day! Mostly uphill, unrelenting gradual climb into searing heat, all on very uneven terrain where poles were required. QB on the edge of hear exhaustion. Her thermo-regulator is not currently working and has … Continue reading →

“Cap’n Dick where be we?” “Arrh! Bay o Biscay, ye sodden bilge rat.” “Awwk! Pieces ‘o’ pate.” Early morning start for the first day of the Death March.Packs loaded with drinkable yogurt, tons of water. No rain so no rain … Continue reading →

Sevilla 4 Rumors of a beached ship on the Guadalquivir. Wood shards. Sounds of drunken brawls. Last day before the Death March, I mean pilgrimage, commences. Mostly a rest, planning and repacking day planned today. Excellent gelato at a confituria. … Continue reading →

During breakfast we overheard a conversation about pirate sightings. Could not get the details; language was one we are unfamiliar with. Question for this sacking adventure likely to be “What do you think of President Biden?” To date: -Unclear, Afghanistan … Continue reading →

It is possible that we are being followed! The marooned crew of the pirate ship Jolly Parrot; they had some tough times. We have a feeling that we will be hearing a lot more about them. Rumor has it that … Continue reading →