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Looks delicious!
1 year agoWine I’d definitely cheaper than beer in slot of European countries.
1 year agoGlad you made it in time for lunch! That’s what we try to do when we are in Spain. The places we’ve been in Spain usually serve lunch until 4 pm.
1 year agoBeautiful view!
1 year agoYou are doing amazingly well and putting in plenty of miles in! And don’t underestimate the effects of jet lag.
1 year agoYou have certainly had an interesting time finding anything to eat. My only European experience in cycling was in Germany, and there were always plenty of cafes even in the smaller towns. I loved the little bakeries open in the mornings that had sandwiches as well as pastries and great coffee. I'm not sure I could survive very well with the Spanish schedule regarding when restaurants serve food. Sounds like you better always have some food with you just in case. I'm living vicariously and enjoying following your adventure, best of luck with the remainder!
1 year agoMedieval fortresses/castles are almost always on high ground since this made it easier to see an approaching enemy and defend against them. It sure is a pain for the touring cyclist though.
1 year agoYikes! I don't think I have ever seen a road that steep. Not sure I could even push my loaded recumbent up it if I did.
1 year agoI don’t think it was broom, because they don’t have a fragrance?
1 year agoAlso called broom.
https://www.cal-ipc.org/docs/ip/management/wwh/pdf/19633.pdf
For the first couple of days, I specified blanco y seco (dry). Then when I was trying to get red, they brought me seco, so I thought perhaps they don’t have sweet wine here and haven’t bothered specifying since.
1 year agoHe’s not convinced on the tape, either way, but thinks it doesn’t hurt.
1 year agoI have never heard of gorse. Are they in the USA? The scent is appealing.
1 year agoHappily, the roads so far have had light car traffic, so I’ve managed to make bush stops. They have been the norm all of these years, traveling in the western USA. I’ve gotten socialized, spending the winter in Tucson. Now I think I need a potty! It’s back to the fetal life for me.
1 year ago
I’m so glad things are going well for you! I really enjoy reading your journal.
1 year ago